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S835 FFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,115 mi
Last recorded100,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 95,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,213 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

sills and floor and front penal corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2022 95,211 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

sills and floor and front penal corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,219 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,852 miles

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

both front wheels binding slightly

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,126 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

front pads getting low

front shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/r tyre perished

rear shock absorber dust covers split

some surface cirrsion to underside of vehicle and its components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,498 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,590 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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S835 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S835 FFC, 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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What year was S835 FFC registered?

S835 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S835 FFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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