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R36 CWU

1998 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,854 mi
Last recorded48,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 48,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,552 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,599 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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R36 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R36 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R36 CWU registered?

R36 CWU is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R36 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 CWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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