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CB55 SUE

2006 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Elgrand103,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 SUE
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 119,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess blue smoke and engine noise, polluting test bay and possible engine damage may occur to proceed with emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bushing in track control arm excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bushing in track control arm excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,300 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,335 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2019 79,038 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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CB55 SUE is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 103,775 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB55 SUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CB55 SUE registered?

CB55 SUE is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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