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S8 CYC

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,903 mi
Last recorded142,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,347 miles

Battery loose

N/S/F Wheel arch cover loose

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery loose

N/S/F Wheel arch cover loose

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 124,002 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 121,118 miles

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

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

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

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

front x member heavily rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 117,115 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 117,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 107,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 88,952 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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S8 CYC is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 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 S8 CYC, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S8 CYC?

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What year was S8 CYC registered?

S8 CYC is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is S8 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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