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SL06 VBT

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,795 mi
Last recorded76,795 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VBT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,795 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,662 miles

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,910 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,298 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,298 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 May 2013 58,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 54,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 54,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise that the inner braking surface of the nearside front brake disc is pitted and worn but not yet to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 30,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VBT is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VBT, 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 SL06 VBT registered?

SL06 VBT is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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