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VU06 EPN

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,801 mi
Last recorded104,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,801 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose lamp unit damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 104,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose lamp unit damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir top (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,144 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,951 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,726 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 88,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,982 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,941 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,829 miles

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

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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VU06 EPN is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU06 EPN, 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 VU06 EPN registered?

VU06 EPN is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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