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GY55 VZP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VZP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,670 miles

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

nearside rear light unit damaged

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,356 miles

both rear tyres heavily feathered on edges

engine sump corroding

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

various chips in windscreen

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,657 miles

Both front wheel rims bent

Both rear tyres pereshed

Engine sump rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly distorted

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode and brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear tyre starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,261 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear tyre starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,893 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Tyre @ legal minimum of 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GY55 VZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GY55 VZP, 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 GY55 VZP registered?

GY55 VZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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