MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear brake pipes corroded
clutch pedal v hard
exhaust system corroded
front bumper lowermountings brokenalso under guards loose
front reg plate cracked/deteriorating
nearside rear chasis dented
nearside rear door stiff
offside front door lock insecure
power steering tank/pump and rack pinion damp
radio missing also rear parcel shelf
rear washer inop also arm seizing and blade torn
sump corroded and leaking
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both rear brake pipes corroded
clutch pedal v hard
exhaust system corroded
front brakes slight imbalance
front bumper lowermountings brokenalso under guards loose
front reg plate cracked/deteriorating
nearside rear chasis dented
nearside rear door stiff
offside front door lock insecure
power steering tank/pump and rack pinion damp
radio missing also rear parcel shelf
rear washer inop also arm seizing and blade torn
sump corroded and leaking
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S396 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S396 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 S396 EFC registered?
S396 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S396 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S396 EFC shows 6 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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