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R51 LJO

1998 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,646 mi
Last recorded60,646 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis+engine tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,796 miles

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

rea slight brake bind

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,206 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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R51 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R51 LJO, 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 R51 LJO registered?

R51 LJO is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R51 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 LJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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