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R53 RKX

1998 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 RKX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate poor

Fail 11 Mar 2010 144,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear number plate delaminating

slight blow to exhaust flexy

Pass 13 Feb 2009 113,737 miles

corrosion to inner sills,rear suspension

corrosion to os outer sill

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes covered in paint

osr brake pipes corroded

osr rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2008 113,464 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 113,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 105,500 miles

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

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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R53 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R53 RKX, 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 R53 RKX registered?

R53 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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