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R536 EMJ

1998 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 70,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 61,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,032 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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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R536 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R536 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 R536 EMJ registered?

R536 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R536 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 EMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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