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SM06 XVF

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 XVF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 75,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,980 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2017 61,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,270 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,415 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,160 miles

n/s headlight bracket broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,916 miles

both rear tyres wearing. n/s/r tyre is at 2mm and n/s/r tyre is at 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,815 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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SM06 XVF is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM06 XVF, 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 SM06 XVF registered?

SM06 XVF is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SM06 XVF safe to buy?

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