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VT55 BZB

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BZB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,088 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 35,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear on both tyres . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 19,690 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 19,688 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 18,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 13,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 12,148 miles

N/S headlight top fixing is broken

Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,618 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges 195/55/16

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,663 miles

both front tyres worn below 3mm 195/55/16

Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 5,902 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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VT55 BZB is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VT55 BZB, 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 VT55 BZB registered?

VT55 BZB is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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