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R546 RKX

1998 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Maxima93,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 RKX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,683 miles

O/S and N/S rear lower inner body panels corroded.

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brakes binding slightly.

offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 124,565 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 122,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 111,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2007 99,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 91,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 91,013 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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R546 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R546 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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R546 RKX is a 1998 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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