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PJ55 VBM

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank feed pipe corroded ( marked yellow )

Fail 9 Jun 2026 98,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank feed pipe corroded ( marked yellow )

Pass 30 May 2025 95,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure (Around fuel tank)

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 92,060 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,201 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2023 89,201 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2022 86,564 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 86,564 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,239 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 66,227 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2017 60,412 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2017 60,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2016 55,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 50,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,816 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 45,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 41,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 36,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 28,207 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,616 miles

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

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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PJ55 VBM is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PJ55 VBM, 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 PJ55 VBM registered?

PJ55 VBM is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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