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S561 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 61,851 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v boots split (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f + n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,386 miles

VEHICLE STRUCTURE WELDED EXCESSIVELY IN PLACES

vehicle structure rusty+getting weak in places

Fail 30 Jul 2015 60,386 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle structure rusty+getting weak in places

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,839 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r inner wings rusty very slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,466 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,953 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 38,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,513 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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S561 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S561 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

How do I check the history of S561 EFC?

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What year was S561 EFC registered?

S561 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S561 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 EFC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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