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R212 HTM

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HTM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,405 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear brake lightly binding

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,504 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,192 miles

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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R212 HTM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R212 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 R212 HTM registered?

R212 HTM is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R212 HTM safe to buy?

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