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LY55 DCX

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,627 mi
Last recorded116,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,627 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 116,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,755 miles

cover missing from nearside rear lamp unit

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring testable components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

cover missing from nearside rear lamp unit

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring testable components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,575 miles

both front wipers split on the ends

nearside rear light lens cover broken away

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wipers split on the ends

nearside rear light lens cover broken away

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tail-gate damaged.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,143 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 81,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2010 54,155 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LY55 DCX is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY55 DCX, 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 LY55 DCX registered?

LY55 DCX is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is LY55 DCX safe to buy?

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