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X278 SFC

2000 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,526 mi
Last recorded62,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Maxima74,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,526 miles

Front discs in poor condition

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,418 miles

Both Front Shock Dust Covers Perished

Both Rear Shock Dust Covers Perished

Exhaust Rusty But Sound

Nsr Suspension Component mounting Corroded

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

Ors Suspension Component Mounting Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,418 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Front Shock Dust Covers Perished

Both Rear Shock Dust Covers Perished

Exhaust Rusty But Sound

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nsr Suspension Component mounting Corroded

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

Ors Suspension Component Mounting Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,651 miles

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

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,766 miles

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

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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X278 SFC is a 2000 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X278 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.

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What year was X278 SFC registered?

X278 SFC is a 2000 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X278 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 SFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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