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VN05 GHO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,676 mi
Last recorded160,676 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 160,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 145,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 145,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 130,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 117,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,606 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,226 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres VERY ! BALD ! On inner edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

BOTH ! Front tyres very bald on inner edges : Tyre size 185/65 HR15

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/side and o/side rear. ()

Inner edges of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 95,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/side and o/side rear. ()

Inner edges of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

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

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

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,084 miles

advise unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Fail 12 May 2015 76,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 61,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 49,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 49,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,771 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 34,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,889 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing and starting to lip

o/s/f inner door handle pull broken

strong advice front brake pads wearing close to limit

strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1,5mm n/s/r outer pad

tyre wear started on n/s/f

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,749 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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VN05 GHO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN05 GHO, 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 VN05 GHO registered?

VN05 GHO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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