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VT55 FZC

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,492 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 106,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,282 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,512 miles

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

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Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,923 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,922 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,978 miles

O/S Dipped Beam Output Low

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,978 miles

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

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

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

O/S Dipped Beam Output Low

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,422 miles

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

Wiper blades are poor at clearing the screen.

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 FZC is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

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

Is VT55 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 FZC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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