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VU06 EJL

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 EJL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,173 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 117,173 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak on joint middle to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective cat hanger broken on weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,819 miles

Battery is insecure

Nearside Front Bind on wheel

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end boots are perished

Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery is insecure

Nearside Front Bind on wheel

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end boots are perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on rear wheels

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end boots are badly perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 44% N/S low (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end boots are badly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,759 miles

O/S/R tyre is badly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump is damp with oil

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre is badly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump is damp with oil

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2014 88,117 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 88,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

lower gear selector mount insecure (nut missing)

Pass 25 May 2013 82,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,038 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VU06 EJL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VU06 EJL, 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 VU06 EJL registered?

VU06 EJL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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