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GJ55 BYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (7.1.2)

Tailgate struts don't work

Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported hanging below rear bumper (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate struts don't work

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,025 miles

Front silencer at joint slight blow

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,025 miles

Front silencer at joint slight blow

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,326 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

exhaust system in general corroded

nearside front disc well worn inner face

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear joint

exhaust system in general corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front disc well worn inner face

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,143 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,373 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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GJ55 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ55 BYV, 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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GJ55 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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