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S926 HWL

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,015 mi
Last recorded31,015 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,015 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,566 miles

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R direction indicator lamp cracked but NOT showing white light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,355 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

front lower cross member corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres and nearside rear worn too 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,951 miles

O/S/R lamp cracked will soon need replacing

Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,551 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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S926 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S926 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S926 HWL registered?

S926 HWL is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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