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NC05 GRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 78,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover insecure and allowing water/dirt ingress. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and only just visible.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance to rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield damaged and drooping just before rear suspension.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged with a piece missing. (0.1 (b))

Interior mirror delaminating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake performance low and only just meets requirements.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to rear service brakes both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,970 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,466 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,267 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres perished on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,816 miles

both rear tyres perishing due to age [05]

Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,815 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing due to age [05]

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,379 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,694 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 30,124 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,455 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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NC05 GRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NC05 GRU, 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 NC05 GRU registered?

NC05 GRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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