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S153 EFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 EFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank breather pipe split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 136,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe to brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank breather pipe split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 129,885 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 129,885 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,446 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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S153 EFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S153 EFM, 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 S153 EFM registered?

S153 EFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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