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S350 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,660 mi
Last recorded83,660 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,660 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmeber areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Front advise front pipe exhaust wek

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise accient damage nsf areas

advise waxoiling/treatment

Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise accient damage nsf areas

advise waxoiling/treatment

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,148 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 76,145 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,188 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,246 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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S350 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S350 EFC, 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 S350 EFC registered?

S350 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S350 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S350 EFC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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