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GL55 OWA

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 OWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside front headlamp output slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Above rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 51,516 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 32,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,413 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,753 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel hard to turn by hand

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 10,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,006 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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GL55 OWA is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GL55 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

GL55 OWA is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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