MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MAXIMAs year 1998

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Pass percent:58.62%

(The average a petrol NISSAN MAXIMA year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,789 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	188
Registration plate lamp issues	158
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Headlamp aim out of alignment	101
Rear brake binding	98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	73
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	69
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	56
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	55
Registration plate issues	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	37
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	36
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	188
Registration plate lamp issues	158
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Headlamp aim out of alignment	101
Rear brake binding	98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	73
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	69
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	56
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	55
Registration plate issues	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	37
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	36
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MAXIMAs year 1998

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