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S614 GNH

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,161 mi
Last recorded180,161 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 GNH
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 180,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

High level brake light is not working, suspect it is not connected.

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

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 178,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 176,331 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 176,331 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 174,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 174,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 171,446 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 171,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both headlamps are very dull

exhaust rear box baffles starting to collapse

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2011 167,622 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers starting to perish

nearside registration lamp dull

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 25 Oct 2010 165,136 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front abs wire not mounted securely

Fail 16 Oct 2010 165,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front abs wire not mounted securely

Pass 13 Oct 2009 161,180 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 156,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 153,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 153,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 153,013 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 146,184 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 146,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all covers on shockabsorbers split

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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S614 GNH is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S614 GNH, 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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S614 GNH is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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