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R419 JFC

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,653 mi
Last recorded123,653 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,452 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 119,241 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 118,089 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 116,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 116,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,219 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 103,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 100,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,903 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 93,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 90,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 85,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 85,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 85,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,479 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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R419 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R419 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.

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What year was R419 JFC registered?

R419 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R419 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 JFC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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