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BL55 OBK

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OBK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users thermostat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,793 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% os low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,298 miles

Rear discs have slight scorring

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 22,753 miles

Sill guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,485 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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BL55 OBK is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,736 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 BL55 OBK, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 OBK is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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