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R488 HGR

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 HGR
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 114,606 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 114,461 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

ns/ sill and os/sill rust and corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 104,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 104,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,303 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 84,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 59,113 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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R488 HGR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R488 HGR, 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 R488 HGR registered?

R488 HGR is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R488 HGR safe to buy?

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