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GJ55 VOU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,966 mi
Last recorded121,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 121,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm and balding on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake caliper shows signs of a previous leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,793 miles

All shock dust covers perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,662 miles

both rear shocker covers split

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,091 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,091 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,806 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,256 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,627 miles

chips in screen,slight feathering on osr tyre , rear no plate on end is coming away

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,104 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

dampness and damage to ac condensor

front brakes binding

heavy corrosion front discs

rear wiper worn

recomend 4 wheel alignment

small chip in screen

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,616 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs starting to corrode inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,524 miles

front discs lipped

osf door check strap noisey

rear discs slightly corroded

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 VOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ55 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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