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R449 HGU

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,359 mi
Last recorded71,359 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet support struts weak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,434 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,596 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,299 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,304 miles

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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R449 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R449 HGU, 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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R449 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R449 HGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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