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S391 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 89,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,412 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,125 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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S391 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S391 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S391 EFC registered?

S391 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S391 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 EFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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