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GV55 DVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,069 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 96,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 75,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,759 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,501 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,773 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,300 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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GV55 DVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 DVC, 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 GV55 DVC registered?

GV55 DVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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