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S894 HWL

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,822 mi
Last recorded96,822 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,822 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,244 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,243 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,181 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,700 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre inner treads slighty worn

Pass 14 May 2009 72,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 66,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 53,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 53,137 miles

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

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

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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S894 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S894 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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S894 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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