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R478 LKX

1998 Nissan Maxima

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 LKX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 55,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,302 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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R478 LKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Brown 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 R478 LKX, 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 R478 LKX registered?

R478 LKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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