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SN56 FVU

2006 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,257 mi
Last recorded49,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front disc slight rusted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front disc slight rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL SUMP corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,983 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL SUMP corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,634 miles

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

Cut in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2013 33,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,531 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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)

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 FVU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN56 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SN56 FVU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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