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VT55 FXV

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,160 miles

Backbox exhaust section join to centre section is deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 66,160 miles

Backbox exhaust section join to centre section is deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front surface cuts on outer wall tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 62,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front surface cuts on outer wall tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 52,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,200 miles

both front tyres getting low

long travel on hand brake

slight deteriation in o/s/f head light

Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,018 miles

O/S mirror casing slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,692 miles

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

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

both front tyre depths getting low on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,712 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

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 FXV is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

VT55 FXV is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is VT55 FXV safe to buy?

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