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X228 SFC

2000 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,908 mi
Last recorded100,908 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Maxima74,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 100,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,647 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,163 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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X228 SFC is a 2000 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,505 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 X228 SFC, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X228 SFC registered?

X228 SFC is a 2000 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X228 SFC safe to buy?

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