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GP05 OBW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,224 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 83,105 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,071 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

chlid seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,770 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING LOW

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,535 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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GP05 OBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GP05 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

GP05 OBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is GP05 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 OBW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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