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BV06 VXL

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 75,015 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 65,877 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,877 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,374 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,639 miles

front tracking is needed soon due to slight tyre edge wear on n/s/f tyre.

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge,ok at test.

Pass 12 May 2015 52,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 46,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,655 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,926 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,136 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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BV06 VXL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV06 VXL, 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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What year was BV06 VXL registered?

BV06 VXL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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