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OV05 GSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 GSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,819 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 1 Oct 2018 97,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,340 miles

Chip in front windscreen outside swept area

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,477 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,250 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,560 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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OV05 GSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV05 GSU, 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 OV05 GSU registered?

OV05 GSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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