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VX06 VWU

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 139,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 139,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,795 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 132,764 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 127,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,737 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,898 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,306 miles

condition of rear centre seat belt latch

Fail 25 Mar 2015 121,306 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

condition of rear centre seat belt latch

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 114,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,050 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 82,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,290 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,290 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VX06 VWU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX06 VWU, 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 VX06 VWU registered?

VX06 VWU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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