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S557 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 78,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,591 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre worn low /has slight side wall danmage and has nail in tyre

o/s/r braking lower than n/s/ r

oil around power steering pipes and a/c radiator at front of car strongly recommend further inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,587 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre worn low /has slight side wall danmage and has nail in tyre

o/s/r braking lower than n/s/ r

oil around power steering pipes and a/c radiator at front of car strongly recommend further inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,274 miles

corrosion started on both rear brake pipes ok yet

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

oil leak/damp around oil coolant radiator and front power steering pipes recommend further inspection

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,516 miles

both front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

slight grease around n/s/f outer c/v gaiter no cut /or splitin gaiter found

Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,514 miles

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

both front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

slight grease around n/s/f outer c/v gaiter no cut /or splitin gaiter found

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2006 43,943 miles

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

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

nearside frount tyre as a screw in tread

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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S557 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S557 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 S557 EFC registered?

S557 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S557 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 EFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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