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GK06 VJC

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,478 mi
Last recorded94,478 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VJC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 94,478 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 94,476 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 75,289 miles

both front drop link rubbers splitting

under body has surface rust

Fail 27 May 2020 75,289 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front drop link rubbers splitting

under body has surface rust

Pass 16 May 2018 74,730 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 12 May 2018 74,712 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,000 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,145 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,890 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,732 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,077 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,305 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,352 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GK06 VJC is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK06 VJC, 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 GK06 VJC registered?

GK06 VJC is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is GK06 VJC safe to buy?

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