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GD05 BYO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,424 mi
Last recorded48,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 BYO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 44,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,909 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,344 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,339 miles

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

coolant low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,265 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,491 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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GD05 BYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GD05 BYO, 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 GD05 BYO registered?

GD05 BYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is GD05 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 BYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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