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S512 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal heavy

Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,571 miles

Battery is showing signs of leakage.

Fuel vent pipe is corroded.

NSR sill corroded.

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

STRONG ADVISE: osr sill has corrosion and will require repair soon.

STRONG ADVISE: rear chassis section as a whole is in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE: wheel arch corrosion will need attention soon.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel tank filler pipes corroded but not leaking

general corrosion under vehicle at rear

one half of centre exhaust mount broken although second half is still fully supporting the exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,377 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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S512 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 S512 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 S512 EFC registered?

S512 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S512 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 EFC 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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