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VU06 ERZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 ERZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED/WORN

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 110,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,093 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both front wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2013 104,093 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both front wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,065 miles

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,564 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wiper split

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,206 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 ERZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VU06 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

VU06 ERZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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