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R407 JFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,096 mi
Last recorded69,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 63,262 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,262 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,370 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 60,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,798 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 56,798 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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R407 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R407 JFC, 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 R407 JFC registered?

R407 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R407 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 JFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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