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M12 KGL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,005 mi
Last recorded74,005 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KGL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,482 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,730 miles

All 4 shock dust cover deteriorated

Both front bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,225 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 68,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,579 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,163 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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M12 KGL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M12 KGL, 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 M12 KGL registered?

M12 KGL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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