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R220 BUR

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 BUR
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 145,823 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 131,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 124,908 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 124,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 115,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 115,153 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R220 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R220 BUR, 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 R220 BUR registered?

R220 BUR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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