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S889 HWL

1998 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2012 132,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

catalytic converter bracket broken

coolant pipe on under side corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc corroded

oil cooler pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,761 miles

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

oilo cooler pipe corroded (under vehicle)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 120,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oilo cooler pipe corroded (under vehicle)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,486 miles

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

oil feed pipe seriously corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 101,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil feed pipe seriously corroded.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,841 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 60,841 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,708 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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S889 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S889 HWL, 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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S889 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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