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GV55 HGC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,169 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,548 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front indicator intermittent

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,142 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 105,850 miles

Offside Front indicator intermittent

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside number plate light insecure

screen wash takes a long time to come through

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,850 miles

Offside Front indicator intermittent

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside number plate light insecure

screen wash takes a long time to come through

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 101,908 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 95,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,940 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,876 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,658 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,028 miles

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

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 HGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV55 HGC, 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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GV55 HGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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