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VN05 GJJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GJJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,211 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,532 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,532 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack is damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack is damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,737 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,537 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wiper fitted incorrectly

rear wiper split

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 GJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN05 GJJ, 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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VN05 GJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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