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GP05 FVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,736 mi
Last recorded45,736 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,116 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,659 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear engine mount worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear engine mount worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,375 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,368 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP05 FVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GP05 FVL, 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 GP05 FVL registered?

GP05 FVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is GP05 FVL safe to buy?

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