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SN56 FVS

2006 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 FVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,753 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet does not open freely

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washer aim poor requires adjustment

shock dust covers damaged all round

Fail 11 Apr 2015 81,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet does not open freely

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washer aim poor requires adjustment

shock dust covers damaged all round

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,858 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,238 miles

heat shield at centre insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,108 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,086 miles

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

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

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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SN56 FVS is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SN56 FVS, 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 SN56 FVS registered?

SN56 FVS is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is SN56 FVS safe to buy?

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