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ST05 OVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,806 mi
Last recorded49,806 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2020 49,806 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,621 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and all front suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 44,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre support ferrule excessively corroded, also inadequately supported (support bracket broken) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and all front suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes located in rear wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe slightly corroded.

rear subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

car has been parked up .lots off parts have surface rust on them

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,579 miles

nearside wiper blade torn but clearing windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,203 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,742 miles

advise front brakes corroded but should clean up with driving

Pass 28 May 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 24,151 miles

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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 OVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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