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GL05 VNB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,128 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 110,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,151 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,648 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,331 miles

front tyres inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,992 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 44,590 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 43,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VNB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

GL05 VNB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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