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S392 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,138 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 120,132 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,546 miles

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

power steering pipes damp with oil

rear number plate de laminating

surface corrosion to floor pans and outer sills

various marks and scratches to various body pannels

Fail 26 Jun 2012 106,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

power steering pipes damp with oil

rear number plate de laminating

surface corrosion to floor pans and outer sills

various marks and scratches to various body pannels

Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 101,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 84,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,660 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 75,528 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 75,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S392 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S392 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

How do I check the history of S392 EFC?

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What year was S392 EFC registered?

S392 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S392 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S392 EFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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