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S557 YNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,152 mi
Last recorded57,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to outer sills

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,240 miles

Corosion to outersills

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,600 miles

Corosion to outersills at rear

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,701 miles

Corosion to both outersills at rear

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,300 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,698 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of nearside front wiper blade

Corosion to both outersills at rears

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 38,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,508 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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S557 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 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 S557 YNM, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S557 YNM registered?

S557 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S557 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 YNM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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