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R373 CBW

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 124,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear boot floor closing panel shows corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,654 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 121,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 119,207 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 118,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

X- member under radiator showing corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2012 116,781 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust at joint in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2012 116,781 miles

rear exhaust at joint in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,301 miles

Both outer sill rusty

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 112,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Both outer sill rusty

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

PAS fluid close too low limits

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 109,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,100 miles

Front 'X' member very rusty

Grease around offside cv boot area

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,517 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,317 miles

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

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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R373 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R373 CBW, 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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R373 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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