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S481 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,765 mi
Last recorded37,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to osf chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,254 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,474 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,819 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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S481 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S481 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 S481 EFC registered?

S481 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S481 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 EFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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