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RA55 VNE

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,194 mi
Last recorded122,194 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VNE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 120,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 120,451 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 119,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,001 miles

offside head light dim

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,085 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,085 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM. (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,555 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,027 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to legal limits. 195/55/16.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,991 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,801 miles

Air bag lamp indicates fault (soon to be a test item)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service book indicates service overdue

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,801 miles

Air bag lamp indicates fault (soon to be a test item)

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

Service book indicates service overdue

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,052 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,141 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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RA55 VNE is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA55 VNE, 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 RA55 VNE registered?

RA55 VNE is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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