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S656 BYG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 BYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,886 miles

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

o/s/f wing edge corroded but not jagged.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 47,884 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f wing edge corroded but not jagged.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,364 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 465,902 miles

clutch nearing end of life.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,898 miles

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

clutch nearing end of life.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,178 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,831 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,831 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,716 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 41,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S656 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S656 BYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S656 BYG registered?

S656 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S656 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S656 BYG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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