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SN55 CSW

2006 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,696 mi
Last recorded131,696 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CSW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 131,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 128,659 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 125,929 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,847 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,517 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 118,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,603 miles

Coolant leak

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

front crossmember corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components heavily corroded

car tested in wet weather

front and rear subframe / crossmember and rear axle beam corroded

nearside rear service brake slightly grabbing

rear chassis rail and floor area corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 99,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,888 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 90,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension and underside has general corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

suspension and general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,728 miles

Engine sump corroded

Travel in the hand brake

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,556 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,001 miles

poor pattern in head lights

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,283 miles

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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SN55 CSW is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SN55 CSW, 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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SN55 CSW is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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