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S59 EJO

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 116,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 115,954 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front reg plate cracked air-bag warning light on wear/play o/s/f door hinge engine oil leak o/s lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,535 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 99,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 55,480 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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S59 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S59 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.

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What year was S59 EJO registered?

S59 EJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S59 EJO safe to buy?

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