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GV05 BUW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall shows light damage

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,638 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating and distorting there beam patterns

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,638 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating and distorting there beam patterns

o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,493 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers poor

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,366 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,443 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre cracked

rear discs lipped

slight lip on front discs

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,755 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre cracking inside its tread pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,489 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on it's sidewall not deep enoth to reach cords

Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre has a cut on it's sidewall not deep enoth to reach cords

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,755 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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GV05 BUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV05 BUW, 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 GV05 BUW registered?

GV05 BUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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