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S501 ECB

1998 Nissan Almera

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,480 mi
Last recorded58,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 ECB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,813 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,803 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,555 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2018 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,917 miles

Front both wheels have slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 41,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured seal (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,534 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,521 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,559 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

nearside headlamp aim on right hand limit.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

nearside headlamp aim on right hand limit.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,100 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,889 miles

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

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

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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S501 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S501 ECB registered?

S501 ECB is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S501 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 ECB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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