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NC05 GWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,870 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 118,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 112,794 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,268 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 105,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,394 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing thin

Play in both front anti rollbar links (prompt)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 84,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 66,015 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,579 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 52,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivebelts worn

nsr tyre heavily perished and on 4 mm

oil level low

shock covers split

wipers worn

Fail 9 May 2013 52,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivebelts worn

nsr tyre heavily perished and on 4 mm

oil level low

shock covers split

wipers worn

Pass 8 May 2012 46,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2011 39,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2011 39,183 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 23,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,449 miles

offside front seat belt has a clip lock fitted not alowing it to fulley retract

Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front seat belt has a clip lock fitted not alowing it to fulley retract

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 GWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

NC05 GWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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