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S460 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,880 mi
Last recorded80,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 79,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,050 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 72,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Sills corroded.

Anti-roll bar link bushes worn.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 71,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 67,606 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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S460 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S460 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 S460 EFC registered?

S460 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S460 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 EFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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