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S461 EFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 81,855 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,255 miles

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

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

both inner sills, floor, all suspension components & sub frames have heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 68,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills, floor, all suspension components & sub frames have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,633 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,100 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 64,100 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S461 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S461 EFC, 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.

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What year was S461 EFC registered?

S461 EFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S461 EFC safe to buy?

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