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S707 BJK

1998 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 BJK
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,472 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,472 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 92,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,919 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 84,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 148,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 148,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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S707 BJK is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S707 BJK, 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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S707 BJK is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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