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S87 YNM

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,768 mi
Last recorded62,768 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,768 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,571 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,119 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 62,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,557 miles

Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,977 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer seal (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer seal (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,116 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 60,116 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 59,140 miles

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

nearside head light wet inside lense

Pass 21 Dec 2013 59,140 miles

nearside head light wet inside lense

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,168 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 49,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,460 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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S87 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S87 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 S87 YNM registered?

S87 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S87 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 YNM shows 21 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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