1988 Nissan Maxima 3.0L Petrol · E518 EBW
1988 Nissan Maxima (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 88,823 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MAXIMA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E518 EBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2024
- 88,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E518 EBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Nissan Maxima (E518 EBW) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E518 EBW Mileage History
- 17/10/202283,326 mi
- 18/10/202283,326 mi
- 23/12/202488,196 mi+4,870 mi
- 27/12/202488,823 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 2,503 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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