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S437 OBW

1999 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,092 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 137,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

front fog lamps illuminate when service brake applied

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 133,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,672 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 129,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 120,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 120,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,578 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 92,572 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)

oil leak

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

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

o/s/front anti-roll bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight judder in o/s/front brake performance

Fail 19 May 2006 92,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unbalance on rear brakes

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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S437 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 87,067 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 S437 OBW, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S437 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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