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YF55 UWJ

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,082 mi
Last recorded158,082 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 UWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 158,082 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 156,470 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear engine mount deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2013 156,465 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,930 miles

both front tyres low on tread wearing uneven

Fail 5 Jan 2012 144,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low on tread wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot catch sticking

offside front brake disc showing warped on brake machine

sump leaking oil

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,519 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

boot catch sticking

offside front brake disc showing warped on brake machine

sump leaking oil

Pass 7 Jan 2010 103,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,513 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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YF55 UWJ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YF55 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 UWJ registered?

YF55 UWJ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YF55 UWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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