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S420 GFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 138,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 138,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 128,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 115,434 miles

hand brake lever high

Fail 28 Jan 2006 115,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

hand brake excessive travel

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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S420 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 93,572 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 Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S420 GFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S420 GFC registered?

S420 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S420 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 GFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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