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S240 ECB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 ECB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,223 miles

N/S/F w/arch corroded

O/S/R w/arch corroded

corroded N/S/R sill to lower edge

Fail 25 Jun 2011 87,223 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/F w/arch corroded

O/S/R w/arch corroded

corroded N/S/R sill to lower edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

body filler used on both rear outer sills

front disc worn

nsr light lens repaired with tape

os mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

body filler used on both rear outer sills

front disc worn

nsr light lens repaired with tape

os mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,896 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,896 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 50,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,321 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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S240 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S240 ECB, 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 S240 ECB registered?

S240 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S240 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 ECB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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