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PY05 GPV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,995 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,656 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 79,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 79,296 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 63,085 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have deep cracks in them, no cords are visable

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,150 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cracks in them, no cords are visable

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,021 miles

engine oil on min.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil on min.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,909 miles

n/s/r brake pads 90%or more worn ,o/s/r brake pads only 60% worn !!!!there is a lot of brake pedal travel for a discs and pads system ,!!!! recommend a full brake system check

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,691 miles

Clutch biting point slightly high

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR Washer jet has one jet blocked but provides enough fluid to clear screen

OSF inner arch missing screw/clip underneath, front bumper missing 2 screws and not fully secured with uner part of vehilce, and drivers door card moulding insecure

Parking Brake has slight travel

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,691 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Clutch biting point slightly high

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSR Washer jet has one jet blocked but provides enough fluid to clear screen

OSF inner arch missing screw/clip underneath, front bumper missing 2 screws and not fully secured with uner part of vehilce, and drivers door card moulding insecure

Parking Brake has slight travel

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades worn

damage to n/s/f body work

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,003 miles

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

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

handbrake close to reserve travel

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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PY05 GPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PY05 GPV, 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 PY05 GPV registered?

PY05 GPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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