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GV54 VOT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VOT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust shield rattle

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 116,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,044 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front dipped headlamp bulb looks dim

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,655 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both of the rear tyres have some cracking in the tyre tread

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both of the rear tyres have some cracking in the tyre tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,352 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GV54 VOT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV54 VOT, 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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GV54 VOT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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