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R526 EMJ

1998 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 135,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 135,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 116,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 107,253 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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R526 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R526 EMJ, 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 R526 EMJ registered?

R526 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R526 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 EMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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