2006 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · YY06 LGN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the 2023 test was clean, the subsequent 2024 failure revealed multiple issues across the braking, lighting, and electrical systems. The immediate resolution of the 2025 headlamp intensity failure suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once a formal test fails. At approximately twenty years old, the recorded mileage of 109,994 miles represents an average usage of only 5,500 miles per year. This low mileage suggests the car has been used for short trips or has sat stationary for extended periods. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the vehicle covered only 1,014 miles. Such low annual mileage on an older vehicle often leads to the premature degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and internal corrosion, which masks the typical mechanical wear seen on high-mileage cars. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2024 record flagged pitted and scored brake discs across all four wheels and an inoperative nearside parking brake, indicating potential neglect or seizing of components due to lack of use. Furthermore, the offside front tyre being worn on the edge in 2024 points to an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, the buyer should specifically check for structural rust on the sills and floor pans, and ensure the battery housing is not vibrating, as previously noted as a failure point.