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GL54 SOA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,358 mi
Last recorded142,358 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 SOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,930 miles

Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 130,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,971 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle joining on to back box (7.1.2)

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,016 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 18,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,744 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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GL54 SOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GL54 SOA, 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 GL54 SOA registered?

GL54 SOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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