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NH05 GBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 GBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 136,598 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 136,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,888 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,757 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,170 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting flange badly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,170 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting flange badly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,143 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 13 Jul 2011 28,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,294 miles

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

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

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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NH05 GBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 NH05 GBV, 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 NH05 GBV registered?

NH05 GBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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