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SX55 AVC

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 AVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separated, little movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,157 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger snapped and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracked and showing cord (185 65 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracked and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blown slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separated, little movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,531 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,846 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,467 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,882 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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SX55 AVC is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX55 AVC, 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 SX55 AVC registered?

SX55 AVC is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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