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S479 ECB

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 ECB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,123 miles

nearside wiper blade leaving smears on screen

Fail 5 Aug 2009 35,101 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade leaving smears on screen

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,848 miles

advise o/s and n/s outer sills corroded †advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †advise some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,033 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges †advise cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,096 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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S479 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S479 ECB, 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 S479 ECB registered?

S479 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S479 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 ECB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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