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R426 GUD

1998 Nissan Maxima

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,525 mi
Last recorded126,525 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 124,866 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,258 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to screen o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,258 miles

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

chip to screen o/s

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip to screen o/s

power steering resevoir low

reg plate lights slightly dim

tyres developing cracks

Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip to screen o/s

power steering resevoir low

reg plate lights slightly dim

tyres developing cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,247 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 106,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 102,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,685 miles

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)

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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R426 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R426 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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R426 GUD is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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