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GL05 VLY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VLY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,238 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,347 miles

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

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,170 miles

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

damage too osr light lense

Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cut on inner sidewalls

damage too osr light lense

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 VLY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

GL05 VLY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is GL05 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 VLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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