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J373 DYR

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,276 mi
Last recorded230,276 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 DYR
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 230,276 miles

Offside handbrake lever at caliper works well but does not have full travel

Fail 25 Feb 2010 230,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside handbrake lever at caliper works well but does not have full travel

Pass 31 Dec 2008 204,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front Tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 204,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front Tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 198,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 195,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 192,058 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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J373 DYR is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 97,550 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 J373 DYR, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J373 DYR registered?

J373 DYR is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is J373 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J373 DYR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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