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GJ05 CHV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,839 mi
Last recorded126,839 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CHV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 123,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 123,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Under seat base. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,425 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,700 miles

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,691 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Exhaust heatshield loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,836 miles

slight brake bind to both front wheels

Fail 26 Mar 2016 107,821 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight brake bind to both front wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,016 miles

o/s rear tyre worn 2-3 mm

rear number plate poor condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,446 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,979 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,241 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,237 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,466 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,233 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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GJ05 CHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ05 CHV, 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 GJ05 CHV registered?

GJ05 CHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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