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SN56 FVZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre split in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,792 miles

N/s wash jet poor

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Uneven wear on front tyre's

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,567 miles

rear nearside seatbelt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,567 miles

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

rear nearside seatbelt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,718 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,873 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,772 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,259 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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SN56 FVZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

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