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GR55 BKN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,678 mi
Last recorded142,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,678 miles

Both headlights are insecure.

Fluid leak from the steering rack.

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside front tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,089 miles

Exhaust centre heatshield is insecure.

Exhaust rear joint is deteriorating.

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre heatshield is insecure.

Exhaust rear joint is deteriorating.

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight fluid leak from the steering rack.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,969 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,485 miles

Slight leak from the steering rack.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 111,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside dipped beam light output is reduced.

Slight leak from the steering rack.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,897 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Passenger wiper smears.

Steering rack is leaking slightly.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 99,897 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Passenger wiper smears.

Steering rack is leaking slightly.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,750 miles

Centre exhaust section is cracked and blowing.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Wipers smear.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 90,750 miles

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

Centre exhaust section is cracked and blowing.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Wipers smear.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,813 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Wipers smear.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 69,566 miles

O/S washer jet is partially blocked.

Oil level is low.

Fail 12 Dec 2015 69,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S washer jet is partially blocked.

Oil level is low.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,074 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 61,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers are in poor condition.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 43,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,022 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,160 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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GR55 BKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GR55 BKN, 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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GR55 BKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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