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R517 JNK

1998 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 JNK
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

both headlight lens chipped

offside boot floor corroded and holed

offside front brake grabbing slightly

rear chassis rails corroded not yet holed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,519 miles

Exhaust rear silencer joint generally corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside sill corroded at rear section.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,519 miles

Exhaust rear silencer joint generally corroded.

Nearside sill corroded at rear section.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,359 miles

Both front tyres inner tread generally worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Park brake has slight drag at nearside.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,601 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT WEAR DETECTED IN STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT AT OFFSIDE

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2007 63,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 63,267 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 53,878 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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R517 JNK is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc 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 R517 JNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R517 JNK registered?

R517 JNK is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R517 JNK safe to buy?

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