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GL05 VLP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 104,288 miles

Front Lower both front wishbone has slight corrosion

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rear of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 104,287 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower both front wishbone has slight corrosion

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rear of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

o/s/r tyre tread craked

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,672 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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GL05 VLP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GL05 VLP, 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 GL05 VLP registered?

GL05 VLP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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