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GY05 YLR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,055 miles

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

Both inner rear sills surface corrosion

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,034 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section support hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,602 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,447 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 78,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 74,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 72,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 72,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 70,562 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 70,562 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,134 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 64,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 60,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 47,826 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 YLR 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 84.2%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

GY05 YLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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