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YL55 BJX

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,395 miles

eml light on

Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,392 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded f + r (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,167 miles

EML ON

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

EML ON

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,351 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,622 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer flang corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,547 miles

both rear brakes binding

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,547 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,969 miles

chip in front windscreen

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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YL55 BJX is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL55 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

YL55 BJX is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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