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MK06 OPV

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 OPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 98,448 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,173 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing split pin (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened centre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pads low

advise both front tyes treads worn inner treads

advise both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 May 2019 86,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,984 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)

Pass 12 May 2017 78,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 73,502 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 68,114 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 68,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2014 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 51,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 51,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,379 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 46,790 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 46,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 33,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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MK06 OPV is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK06 OPV, 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 MK06 OPV registered?

MK06 OPV is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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