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SB55 XLH

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,712 mi
Last recorded64,712 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,712 miles

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside mirror damaged and tapped up

Offside Front screen has a small chip

Pass 17 May 2025 60,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both are perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 17 May 2025 60,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both are perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 58,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 57,928 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,571 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,542 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 54,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,151 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 31,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 30,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,907 miles

both front tyres close on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 24,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper was loose refitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,470 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,933 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,874 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 13,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SB55 XLH is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB55 XLH, 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 SB55 XLH registered?

SB55 XLH is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is SB55 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 XLH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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