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WG05 GNP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GNP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper lever not returning (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,066 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,406 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,697 miles

Front OIL LEAK ENGINE.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PIPES NEAR PUMP DAMP. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front (lower). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT (LOWER) . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front OIL LEAK ENGINE.

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PIPES NEAR PUMP DAMP. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks from engine/transmission

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened tie bar--axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks from engine/transmission

Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,575 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,550 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Suspension components/mounts are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,995 miles

bodywork damage

both front headlamps fading

front exhaust mount corroding

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted

power steering has slight seepage

scuttle panel corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic over sills

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic over sills

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,585 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,299 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,764 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,618 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wall cut not deep to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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WG05 GNP 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 58.3%.

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 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 WG05 GNP, 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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WG05 GNP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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