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GL05 VYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,258 mi
Last recorded33,258 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,258 miles

both front dipped beams light output reduced

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,390 miles

exhaust system slight dereriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,051 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2011 24,922 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 24,898 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,795 miles

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 VYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 VYC registered?

GL05 VYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is GL05 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 VYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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