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GR55 BNL

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,976 mi
Last recorded86,976 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,977 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,535 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,052 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)

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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GR55 BNL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GR55 BNL, 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 GR55 BNL registered?

GR55 BNL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is GR55 BNL safe to buy?

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