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T234 FFC

1999 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,494 mi
Last recorded237,494 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 237,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside head lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both wheel arch corroded

tested in wet condition

various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 224,116 miles

Front slight play in both inner track rods

Offside headlamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 224,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Front slight play in both inner track rods

Offside headlamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 207,655 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 207,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 192,458 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 174,531 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 174,531 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 157,758 miles

Front wiper blades will need replacing in the near future

Fail 18 Aug 2012 157,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front wiper blades will need replacing in the near future

Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both wiper blades starting to perish

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,720 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 139,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,577 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 131,577 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 114,245 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 100,567 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

cracked front number plate

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,272 miles

Alternator and power steering belts cracked recommend replacing soon. †Spare tyre very low on tread.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T234 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T234 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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T234 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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