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CW05 GXR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GXR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,480 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2018 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 113,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2017 113,576 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2015 92,030 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 70,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 70,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2013 50,844 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Fail 18 May 2013 50,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Pass 28 May 2012 31,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,420 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 26,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 20,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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CW05 GXR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CW05 GXR, 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 CW05 GXR registered?

CW05 GXR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CW05 GXR safe to buy?

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