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S462 OBW

1999 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,260 mi
Last recorded185,260 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 185,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lower panals under rear bumper corroded

engine slight oil leaks

near side front mirror glass cracked

off side front mirror outer cover missing

off side rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake pipes surfaces corrosion

slighlt noies near side rear wheel

slight inner rack off side front

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2015 185,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lower panals under rear bumper corroded

engine slight oil leaks

near side front mirror glass cracked

off side front mirror outer cover missing

off side rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake pipes surfaces corrosion

slighlt noies near side rear wheel

slight inner rack off side front

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2014 173,608 miles

drivers mirror unit taped up

front number plate fading

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight offside inner rack joint play

Fail 7 Apr 2014 173,608 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drivers mirror unit taped up

front number plate fading

offside front brake pads low

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight offside inner rack joint play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 155,976 miles

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside mirror unit and glass broken

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Mar 2013 155,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate fading

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside mirror unit and glass broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 137,376 miles

air bag light is on

offside mirror unit is taped up

Fail 26 Mar 2012 137,286 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light is on

offside mirror unit is taped up

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,402 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 8 Mar 2011 117,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 2 Jul 2008 113,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 96,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S462 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S462 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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S462 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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