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SW55 GPO

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 GPO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,550 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,283 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 76,282 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BROKEN (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BROKEN (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,232 miles

EM lamp illuminated

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,229 miles

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

EM lamp illuminated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,399 miles

EM lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside rear lamp lens outer cover broken

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,490 miles

advise nearside rear lamp outer lens cracked ????

Fail 30 Jan 2014 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

advise nearside rear lamp outer lens cracked ????

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,743 miles

both front tyres edges worn (raised tread)

both rear tyres perished, edges worn (raised tread)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,378 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

advise both rear brake discs coroded due to lack of use

Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 8,993 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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SW55 GPO is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW55 GPO, 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 SW55 GPO registered?

SW55 GPO is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is SW55 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 GPO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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