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S505 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,093 mi
Last recorded12,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 12,093 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,427 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 115,035 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

n/s center exhaust mount broken

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,035 miles

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

front discs rusty

n/s center exhaust mount broken

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,145 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 103,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,742 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 91,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,139 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2005 84,691 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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S505 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 S505 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 S505 EFC registered?

S505 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S505 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 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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