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S492 OBW

1999 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,107 mi
Last recorded123,107 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 123,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded.

vehicle structure corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 123,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded.

vehicle structure corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 120,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers worn slightly.

front/rear number plates deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,650 miles

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

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

front wipers worn slightly.

front/rear number plates deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,042 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 118,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 108,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 69,580 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 69,580 miles

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

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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S492 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S492 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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S492 OBW is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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