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S474 OBW

1999 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,086 mi
Last recorded69,086 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi worn

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f indicater lamp slightly loose

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,519 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,596 miles

Front anti roll bar mount bushes slight play

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and nail in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,228 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,271 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,544 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,554 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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S474 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S474 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S474 OBW registered?

S474 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S474 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 OBW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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