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GU05 HGG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,256 mi
Last recorded214,256 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HGG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 214,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre smooth edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 211,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre smooth edges

Fail 23 Sep 2016 211,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre smooth edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre smooth edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 207,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 207,465 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 204,084 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 199,157 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm and also has a cut which is under 25mm but reaches the cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 199,157 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm and also has a cut which is under 25mm but reaches the cords.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 193,644 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 193,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 163,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,610 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wiperblades worn but clearing effectively enough to pass.

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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GU05 HGG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU05 HGG, 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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GU05 HGG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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