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BIG 5976

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5976
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 87,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,889 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 59,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 54,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,581 miles

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

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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BIG 5976 is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 93,572 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 BIG 5976, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 5976 registered?

BIG 5976 is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is BIG 5976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5976 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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