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PY05 GTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,487 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 3 Sep 2013 76,454 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2013 76,259 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,240 miles

screen slight scratching nearside

Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen slight scratching nearside

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen wipers are in poor condition but clear screen

Fail 30 Jul 2011 61,584 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen wipers are in poor condition but clear screen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,894 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 May 2009 37,580 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 27,851 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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PY05 GTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 GTF registered?

PY05 GTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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