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BJ05 GBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 GBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipeflange to centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

autmatic gearbox leak from oil cooler

o/s and n/s rear tyres have fatique cracks to tread areas

o/s rear inner close panel has general surface corrosion

rear axle has general surface corrosion

rear inner brake pads 3mm to 3.5mm

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

rear number plate is slightly faded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,402 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,696 miles

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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BJ05 GBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ05 GBV, 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 BJ05 GBV registered?

BJ05 GBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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