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T488 FFC

1999 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 147,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2012 147,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear brake sticking on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 136,596 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

slight play offside steering rack end bush

Fail 19 Apr 2011 136,596 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

slight play offside steering rack end bush

Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,192 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe greesed

n/s/front brake pipe greesed

o/s/front brake pipe greesed

o/s/front to rear brake pipes greesed

Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,713 miles

rear disk surfaces poor,

Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,761 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 91,761 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 80,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all discs showing corrosion

battery insecure

bracket on exhaust front pipes brocken but exhaust not insecure

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

park brake travel high

power steering pipes corroded

radiator corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2006 79,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bracket on exhaust front pipe broken but exhaust not insecure

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

radiator corroded

rear discs corroded

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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T488 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T488 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 T488 FFC registered?

T488 FFC is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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