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GP55 UHS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,929 mi
Last recorded111,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UHS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 111,929 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 111,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,126 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack joints sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 107,119 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack joints sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,919 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 103,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,381 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,381 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outside wall

Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 16 Jan 2016 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,423 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,151 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,151 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,223 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,458 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,234 miles

pads close all round close

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,006 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,106 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GP55 UHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GP55 UHS, 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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GP55 UHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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