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S463 FWL

1998 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,905 mi
Last recorded158,905 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 158,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 158,905 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2009 158,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 152,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 152,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 145,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 144,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 136,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 136,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,877 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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S463 FWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S463 FWL, 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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S463 FWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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