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NC05 GVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 73,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,369 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,366 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,518 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,400 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 GVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NC05 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

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

Is NC05 GVU safe to buy?

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