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GL55 NVV

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,429 mi
Last recorded92,429 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 NVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 92,429 miles

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

both beam images faded

dampness around steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2024 90,835 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

n/s beam image fading(poss bulb?)

Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,905 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both headlamp beams starting to fade

dampness around steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,215 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 87,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dampness around steering rack/subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,900 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads worn very low

suspect minor leak from steering rack?

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake fluid level low

front pads worn very low

suspect minor leak from steering rack?

Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,412 miles

both headlamps fading

dampness to o/s of steering rack

engine/gearbox mounts worn

o/s front tyre heavily cracked and perished

o/s track rod end boot cracked and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,003 miles

rear inner brake pads appear to be very low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,069 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,068 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective SAFTY CATCH INOPROTIVE (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS VERY WEAK LIGHT OUTPUT (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,166 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight bind noted to front brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind noted to front brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,717 miles

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)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,717 miles

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)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,063 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 34,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,707 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 23,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL55 NVV is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GL55 NVV, 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 GL55 NVV registered?

GL55 NVV is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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