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GY55 ZGL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,358 mi
Last recorded88,358 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZGL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,358 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,041 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,914 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,122 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,508 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 17,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,163 miles

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

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

rear bumper insecure

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 ZGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY55 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

GY55 ZGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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