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PY05 GSZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GSZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front front lamp's close to excessively deteriorated, beam images poor

both front front lamp's close to excessively deteriorated, that the light output is reduced

both rear tyre's have worn heavy (smooth) on inner edge's, ON LIMIT near close to cord's or ply.

grease to brake pipe's front and rear.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp images poor

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp images poor

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

n/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 10 May 2013 97,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,763 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,055 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

PY05 GSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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