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S716 VNG

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 VNG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all coil springs corroded

corrosion offside rear chassis

corrosion to all suspension units

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,057 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,509 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight bind

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 57,509 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 25,112 miles

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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S716 VNG is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S716 VNG, 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 S716 VNG registered?

S716 VNG is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S716 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 VNG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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