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S542 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,094 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,245 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 66,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,795 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,789 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,292 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 45,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,877 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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S542 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S542 EFC registered?

S542 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S542 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 EFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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