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LJ06 VRL

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,494 mi
Last recorded31,494 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 29,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 25,659 miles

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 9 Nov 2021 23,595 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 23,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,414 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 22,414 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 17,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,762 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 13,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,894 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)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2015 8,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 8,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 7,960 miles

clutch worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 7,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

clutch worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,462 miles

slight surface cracks on nearside front tyre tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 6,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 6,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,614 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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LJ06 VRL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 LJ06 VRL, 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 LJ06 VRL registered?

LJ06 VRL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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