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SL06 ACU

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ACU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,231 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 91,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,482 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,482 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort seized caliper (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,362 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,844 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,999 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,327 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SL06 ACU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL06 ACU, 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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SL06 ACU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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