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RA55 VPX

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 96,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 90,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,456 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,620 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox rear centre mount split but not excessive movement

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,098 miles

osf tyre worn on extreme outer edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,052 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 VPX is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA55 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

Is RA55 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VPX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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