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R144 DPP

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 DPP
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,945 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,551 miles

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 18 Jun 2014 132,551 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 128,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,984 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 124,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light indicates a fault

nearside mirror missing non obligatory

Pass 5 May 2011 121,249 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

both rear number plate light bulbs dim

floor to sill corroded

minor binding to o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r brakes

minor sevice brake inbalance

n/s door mirror missing

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

one centre exhaust mount missing but still supported

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 121,214 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

both rear number plate light bulbs dim

floor to sill corroded

minor binding to o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r brakes

minor sevice brake inbalance

n/s door mirror missing

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

one centre exhaust mount missing but still supported

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 116,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,621 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 84,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 64,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 64,751 miles

Offside Rear 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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R144 DPP is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R144 DPP, 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.

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R144 DPP is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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