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YR06 XWD

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 XWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,477 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,449 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lense cover damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,877 miles

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

Offside Rear lense cover damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,441 miles

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

tracking may require adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,299 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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YR06 XWD is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YR06 XWD, 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 YR06 XWD registered?

YR06 XWD is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YR06 XWD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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