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SO55 YLB

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,459 mi
Last recorded179,459 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YLB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 179,459 miles

rear brake condition

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 160,132 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f brake disc condition

rear disc corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 138,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,065 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010
Pass 13 Apr 2009 60,523 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 60,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR WIPER SLIGHTLY TORN

Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,341 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,331 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO55 YLB is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc 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 SO55 YLB, 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 SO55 YLB registered?

SO55 YLB is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is SO55 YLB safe to buy?

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