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S687 BYG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 BYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 122,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise offside rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,412 miles

1 off 2 rear number plate lights out

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 78,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 58,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,809 miles

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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S687 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S687 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 S687 BYG registered?

S687 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S687 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 BYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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