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GY05 OBW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,249 mi
Last recorded82,249 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,249 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A MINOR LEAK OF GASES

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,874 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/F/ BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/F/ BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 31,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,844 miles

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Pass 5 May 2010 22,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,893 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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GY05 OBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GY05 OBW, 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 GY05 OBW registered?

GY05 OBW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GY05 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 OBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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