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YL55 BCU

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 BCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,013 miles

Bumper mountings bolts missing but not likely to become detached

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside None obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bumper mountings bolts missing but not likely to become detached

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside None obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,607 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,865 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,742 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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YL55 BCU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL55 BCU, 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 YL55 BCU registered?

YL55 BCU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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