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NC05 GUJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,962 mi
Last recorded122,962 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,962 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm/wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,056 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow from mid to rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid to rear silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens has a product on lens - unable to check beam image due to bulb inop

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm/wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,544 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 106,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,333 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,629 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 49,197 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,999 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 GUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

NC05 GUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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