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VT55 FYS

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,590 mi
Last recorded157,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 157,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filling pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 153,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 147,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,915 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 144,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 142,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 140,609 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 137,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,991 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 59,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,604 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 FYS 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 84.2%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

VT55 FYS is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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