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S446 OBW

1999 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 148,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,818 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/65/15 old & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm old & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,806 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear 205/65r15 tyres old & cracked

bonnet struts worn

child seats fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 136,797 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front 205/65r15 tyres 2.5mm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner req checking (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres old & cracked

bonnet struts worn

child seats fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine oil on min

rear exhaust section minor leak & seriously corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,341 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 124,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,812 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 118,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,565 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres offside front bald on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,288 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,174 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,563 miles

Offside front & near side rear tyres on 3/4mm tread depth left.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,521 miles

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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S446 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S446 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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What year was S446 OBW registered?

S446 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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