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J25 BTE

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 BTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

Fail 13 Apr 2026 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,046 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 84,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 57,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,384 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,744 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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J25 BTE is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J25 BTE, 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 J25 BTE registered?

J25 BTE is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is J25 BTE safe to buy?

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