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YY55 LBK

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LBK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,599 miles

Front exhaust mounting cracked

Front exhaust mounting cracked

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 27 Jan 2018 69,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake binding Both front (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust mounting cracked

Front exhaust mounting cracked

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Front Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,886 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit and slightly binding on disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim damaged in one area (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 61,886 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit and slightly binding on disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim damaged in one area (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,429 miles

Rear brake pads worn slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,080 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 38,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 34,741 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 6 Feb 2010 30,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,302 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 26,259 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YY55 LBK is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY55 LBK, 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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YY55 LBK is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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