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S788 XNM

1998 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 XNM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,945 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,479 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,431 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 106,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,781 miles

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,136 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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S788 XNM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S788 XNM, 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 S788 XNM registered?

S788 XNM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S788 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S788 XNM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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