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LV05 GHG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,553 mi
Last recorded146,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GHG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,553 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 146,660 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 132,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 132,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 120,788 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 120,628 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,735 miles

Child seat fitted unable to inspect rear seat belt

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jan 2016 113,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted unable to inspect rear seat belt

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jan 2015 103,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,616 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,322 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,322 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,633 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,934 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,934 miles

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

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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LV05 GHG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV05 GHG, 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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LV05 GHG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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