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JIL 8902

1997 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8902
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 97,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front sill damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 88,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f headlight lense cracked

p/steering fluid low

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,519 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 68,241 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 68,241 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JIL 8902 is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JIL 8902, 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.

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What year was JIL 8902 registered?

JIL 8902 is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is JIL 8902 safe to buy?

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