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GP06 RSU

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,256 mi
Last recorded156,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 RSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 156,256 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 156,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,555 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,642 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,642 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 108,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,740 miles

genral under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

genral under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,623 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,983 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps are in poor condtion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 37,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box poor

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,844 miles

side skirts fitted at time of test unable to see all areas at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,205 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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GP06 RSU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP06 RSU, 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 GP06 RSU registered?

GP06 RSU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GP06 RSU safe to buy?

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