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S659 BYG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,740 mi
Last recorded76,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 BYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 76,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 75,497 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,357 miles

1.Advise o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe's corroding †2.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile †3.Advise corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering component's of vechile

fuel pipes corroded

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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S659 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S659 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.

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What year was S659 BYG registered?

S659 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S659 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 BYG shows 7 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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