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GU05 LJK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LJK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 97,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,246 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,444 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has a small lump on outer sidewall

offside handbrake effort low (95kg)

offside rear handbrake mechanism at caliper has very little movement

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper split

o/s headlight damaged

o/s/r tyre bulged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,666 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly.

steering rack boots damp.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,505 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges & perishing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,018 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LJK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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