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GY05 YLB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YLB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, Covered in rust protection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,119 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,905 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,261 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 YLB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

GY05 YLB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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