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S97 VAR

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 VAR
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 115,604 miles

both front outer cv gaitors cracking and damp in grease around inner clips

bottom of gear box wet in oil

central locking noisy

exhaust down pipe flexi joint split

near side front indicator lamp loose

noise from off side rear wheel when rotated

one exhaust mounting broken on catalic converter

Fail 27 Oct 2008 115,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv gaitors cracking and damp in grease around inner clips

bottom of gear box wet in oil

central locking noisy

exhaust down pipe flexi joint split

front brake discs lipped

near side front indicator lamp loose

noise from off side rear wheel when rotated

one exhaust mounting broken on catalic converter

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,627 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM INNER CLIPS AND GAITORS STARTING TO CRACK

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE HEAT MARKS AND NOISE WHEN ROTATED

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT SPLIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK POSS SWICTH ON DIFF

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP LOOSE

Pass 2 Oct 2006 92,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,810 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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S97 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S97 VAR, 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 S97 VAR registered?

S97 VAR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S97 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 VAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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