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SP06 VSX

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,564 mi
Last recorded116,564 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,430 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,143 miles

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,143 miles

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,307 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,948 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,190 miles

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

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

offside front tyre 2mm

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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SP06 VSX is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 SP06 VSX, 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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SP06 VSX is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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