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S854 FFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 139,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 125,822 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 125,791 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 124,385 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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S854 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S854 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 S854 FFC registered?

S854 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S854 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 FFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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