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S170 EFM

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,029 mi
Last recorded82,029 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 EFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 82,029 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,657 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,242 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,039 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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S170 EFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S170 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 S170 EFM registered?

S170 EFM is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S170 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 EFM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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