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S46 EJO

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,209 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 May 2008 100,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Airbag light indicates fault

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,651 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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S46 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S46 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S46 EJO registered?

S46 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S46 EJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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