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S743 JUD

1998 Nissan Maxima

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 85,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Previous repairs covered in underseal

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,824 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some areas undebody signs of previous repairs including both outer sills covered in thick black sealant

underbody front to rear including all suspension components covered in thick black sealant

Fail 30 Aug 2024 79,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

sign of previous repairs,covered in thick black sealant

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all corrosion affected area welded cover with thick under sealant

under body corroded

under body protected with thick under sealant front to Rear

Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,792 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 75,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,523 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,686 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,686 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,958 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,722 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 60,722 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,543 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on edge

Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,543 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread low on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,300 miles

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

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

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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S743 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S743 JUD, 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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S743 JUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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