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GP05 VDD

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,593 mi
Last recorded84,593 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VDD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,593 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 68,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 54,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,419 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 24,417 miles

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

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

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 VDD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VDD, 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 GP05 VDD registered?

GP05 VDD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is GP05 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 VDD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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