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S563 EFC

1998 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,030 mi
Last recorded158,030 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 158,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2011

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 153,222 miles

all welding covered in under seal

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front disc slightly pitted

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear tyre on legal

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Aug 2010 153,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front disc slightly pitted

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside rear tyre on legal

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Aug 2009 148,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 140,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 140,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 11,772 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,964 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 91,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member started to corrode

offside front upper arch(bonnet) started to corrode near brake servo

Pass 4 Oct 2005 75,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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S563 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S563 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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S563 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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