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SG06 XAL

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,486 mi
Last recorded136,486 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 XAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,486 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 136,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,591 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,125 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 122,125 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,173 miles

Advise front pipe exhaust mount broken

Advise oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,423 miles

Advise centre section of exhaust has snapped bracket,but exhaust still supported at time of test.

Advise rear exhaust[back box] heavily corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,165 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust system has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge, stepped tread design

Fail 12 Mar 2014 93,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust system has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge, stepped tread design

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,189 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen scratched on offside not seriously obscuring drivers view

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,780 miles

Offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre low on stepped edges

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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SG06 XAL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG06 XAL, 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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SG06 XAL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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