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R146 HTM

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 HTM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 117,315 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all shock absorber boots broken

ignition light stayes on

metal brake pipes corroded

near side beam pattern not very good [dip]

off side rear brake binding slighty [pads getting down]

Pass 18 May 2006 105,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

battery positive terminal and retaining clamp corroding

engine oil level very low

hand brake travel becoming high

large chip in nearside front head lamp lens - not affecting beam pattern

nearside rear brake binding slightly

severe surface corrosion present throughout most of underside of vehicle-floor pans,chassis rails,suspension components,exhaust and offside rear metal front to rear brake pipe

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

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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R146 HTM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R146 HTM, 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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What year was R146 HTM registered?

R146 HTM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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