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R386 GUD

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,326 mi
Last recorded71,326 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,326 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 71,326 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

offside rear brake binding - slight

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,588 miles

air bag light on

body damaged

off side front antiroll bar d bush soft with oil

off side rear disc corroded

off side rear shock leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,371 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 69,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers not very good

rear number plate water damaged

some body damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 60,225 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R386 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R386 GUD, 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 R386 GUD registered?

R386 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R386 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 GUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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