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S638 YNM

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,728 mi
Last recorded123,728 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 YNM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,728 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,116 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,393 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,777 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 82,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S638 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S638 YNM, 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 S638 YNM registered?

S638 YNM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S638 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 YNM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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