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ST05 OUU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OUU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 76,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,223 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2013 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

rear wiper blade insecure

small cut o/s/f/ tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth aproaching 3mm

slight movement in n/s/f headlamp

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,567 miles

nearside front bumper damaged/not mounted properly

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear tyre slightly perished and has a few small splits in the tread area

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 11 Jul 2011 61,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front bumper damaged/not mounted properly

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear tyre slightly perished and has a few small splits in the tread area

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,014 miles

slight seapage of oil from power steering rack

Pass 30 May 2009 49,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f washer jet o/s jet not working

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 May 2008 41,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2008 41,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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ST05 OUU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST05 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST05 OUU registered?

ST05 OUU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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