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S383 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,031 mi
Last recorded119,031 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,031 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,031 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 117,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

under body surface corrsion

Fail 17 Aug 2010 116,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

under body surface corrsion

Fail 21 Aug 2009 113,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer sills corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 113,852 miles

both outer sills corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2008

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,645 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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S383 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S383 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 S383 EFC registered?

S383 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S383 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 EFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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