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GL05 VLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,730 miles

nearside front brake sticking

nearside front tyre wearing inner slightly

nearside headlamp dip beam dim. advise further investigation

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,291 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,287 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,539 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,538 miles

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

N/S/F slight brake bind

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 26 Jul 2013 63,352 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s dip beam slightly dim

Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s dip beam slightly dim

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,298 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,421 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 GL05 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

GL05 VLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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