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GL05 VMC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,299 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,222 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,043 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,884 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wonr on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wiper starting to smear

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 VMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

GL05 VMC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 VMC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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