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ML06 VCU

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,516 mi
Last recorded147,516 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 147,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 147,516 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 140,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 128,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger / outer skin coroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 128,434 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x bothsides (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger / outer skin coroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,604 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

outer skin exhaust coroded

rear exhaust hangers slightly coroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,604 miles

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

outer skin exhaust coroded

rear exhaust hangers slightly coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,055 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,311 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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ML06 VCU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML06 VCU, 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 ML06 VCU registered?

ML06 VCU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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