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LJ06 VYG

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,395 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 90,395 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre tread worn to excess on inner edge

Rear tyre treads wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,139 miles

Offside Dipped beam light output weak

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,139 miles

Offside Dipped beam light output weak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,780 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear both tyres 3/4mm tread left

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,717 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,031 miles

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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LJ06 VYG is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

LJ06 VYG is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ06 VYG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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