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T229 FFC

1999 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,293 mi
Last recorded49,293 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,293 miles

All four tyres are cracking/perishing all over.

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,806 miles

1.All 4 tyres are cracking on outer walls.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,801 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

1.All 4 tyres are cracking on outer walls.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,612 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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T229 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 87,067 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 T229 FFC, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T229 FFC registered?

T229 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T229 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 FFC 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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