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GJ05 XHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,688 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,277 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges. suggest front wheel alignment check

Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,994 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,398 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 XHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

GJ05 XHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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