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YY55 OTG

2006 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,835 mi
Last recorded50,835 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OTG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,940 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 48,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 48,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,344 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 42,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,629 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 37,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 34,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,051 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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YY55 OTG is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY55 OTG, 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 YY55 OTG registered?

YY55 OTG is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is YY55 OTG safe to buy?

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