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GU05 OJJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 145,292 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 145,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 127,137 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 127,041 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak at back of engine ,difficult to determine the source

Fail 9 May 2014 118,016 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged ,and rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 9 May 2014 118,016 miles

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

front bumper damaged ,and rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 13 May 2013 106,004 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 106,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 86,565 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 86,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,921 miles

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 OJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GU05 OJJ, 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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What year was GU05 OJJ registered?

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

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