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MW55 YRL

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,973 mi
Last recorded26,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 26,973 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses boarderline pass. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 24,954 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 22,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 22,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 21,680 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2021 20,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 19,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 17,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 16,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,088 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 10,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 8,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,400 miles

n/s front inner cv boot throwing out grease.must have small split in it,

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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MW55 YRL 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 94.7%.

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 MW55 YRL, 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 MW55 YRL registered?

MW55 YRL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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