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S568 YNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,024 mi
Last recorded54,024 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 54,024 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front crossmember/ panel, inner/ outer sill panels and inner wheel arches starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low and outer edge starting to wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish and covered in grease

offside front tyre tread inner edges worn low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

suspension, coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,049 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

front cross member/ panel, inner sill panels and inner wheel arches starting to rust

gear box area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

suspension, coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,126 miles

front crossmember/ panel, inner sill panels and inner wheel arches starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

Fail 20 Nov 2019 52,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front crossmember/ panel, inner sill panels and inner wheel arches starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

suspension, coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,019 miles

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gear box area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,720 miles

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Fail 23 Nov 2017 49,720 miles

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

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,248 miles

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,330 miles

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,402 miles

front crossmember/ panel and inner sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Fail 17 Nov 2014 46,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember/ panel and inner/ outer sill panels starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

suspension, coil springs, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,338 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

gearbox area slightly damp

inner/ outer sill panels and front crossmember starting to rust

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear number plate starting to fade

suspension and coil springs starting to rust

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,269 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

inner/ outer sill panels and front crossmember starting to rust

metal brake pipe unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear number plate starting to fade

spare tyre pressure slightly low

suspension/ coil springs starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,831 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both outer sill panels starting to rust

centre exhaust starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

spare tyre pressure slightly low

suspension/ coil springs starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,298 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

front tyres starting to crack/ perish and tread starting to wear on edges

gearbox slightly damp

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,263 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing on edges

both front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

centre- rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,419 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres starting to perish and treads worn to 2mm on edges

centre- rear exhaust starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

spare tyre is flat

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,577 miles

both front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside reverse lamp not working

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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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S568 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S568 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 S568 YNM registered?

S568 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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