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GL05 VME

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VME
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,309 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,785 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,785 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES LOW

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,999 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,124 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,135 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,907 miles

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

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 VME is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

Is GL05 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 VME shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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