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VT55 FWR

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre, screw in tread & tyre in excess of 10years old (2005)

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATING CLOSE TO EXCESS, BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY EFFECTED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door, check strap not fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

top of windscreen tapped up

Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre, screw in tread & tyre in excess of 10years old (2005)

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATING CLOSE TO EXCESS, BEAM IMAGE SLIGHTLY EFFECTED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door, check strap not fitted

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

top of windscreen tapped up

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,003 miles

auxiliary belts perished

exhaust back box & rear join corroded & deteriorating

sump corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,966 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight unit lens deteriorating close to excess

Offside Rear handbrake mechanism at caliper stuck in on position

Offside Rear number plate light bulb low output/dim

auxiliary belts perished

exhaust back box & rear join corroded & deteriorating

sump corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,949 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,067 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,067 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,885 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Mirror ornaments (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,754 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 15 Mar 2017 54,753 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,226 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking up

Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,205 miles

exhaust corroded front to rear.

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking up.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 41,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light flashing.

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,422 miles

air bag light flashing.

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,870 miles

airbag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 25,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,024 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 FWR is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VT55 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

VT55 FWR is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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