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ML06 VCA

2006 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Patrol74,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VCA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 166,930 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body, chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 157,857 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box slight blow and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 151,122 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow on back box

Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,881 miles

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

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

slight blow on back box

Fail 25 Nov 2022 143,827 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear . inner .. wheel arch . both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both sides at front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight blow on back box

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in both swivel housings

anti roll bar links at rear slight play

inner and outer sill area both sides surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both swivel housing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,046 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area at rear both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in both front swivel housing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,952 miles

nearside front swivel housing damp

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front axle damp nearside front swivel housing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,372 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

tow bar fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,995 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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ML06 VCA is a 2006 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 74,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML06 VCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML06 VCA is a 2006 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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