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NC55 OZL

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,144 mi
Last recorded175,144 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 OZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 175,144 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 175,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 167,935 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 167,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,922 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 148,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,609 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,636 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 117,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,042 miles

all tyres worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,245 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,329 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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NC55 OZL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC55 OZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC55 OZL registered?

NC55 OZL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is NC55 OZL safe to buy?

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