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S863 HBW

1998 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,947 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,861 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,558 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,275 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,427 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 73,655 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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S863 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S863 HBW, 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 S863 HBW registered?

S863 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S863 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 HBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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