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R205 JSX

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,151 mi
Last recorded74,151 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 JSX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 68,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R205 JSX 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 62.5%.

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 R205 JSX, 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 R205 JSX registered?

R205 JSX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R205 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 JSX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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