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R132 CBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,115 miles

o/s/f inner rack joint has play

rear panel, behind bumper corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,115 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner rack joint has play

rear panel, behind bumper corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,915 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r valance corroded close to suspension point

o/s/r valance corroded close to suspension point

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r valance corroded close to suspension point

o/s/r valance corroded close to suspension point

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre tred

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper is worn

o/s mirror has a stickover replacement but view is still ok

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre front exhaust system has a mountain that has been modified but it is still ok

o/s/f mirror has a temparary glass fixed but view is ok

Fail 4 Dec 2007 44,675 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre front exhaust system has a mountain that has been modified but it is still ok

o/s/f mirror has a temparary glass fixed but view is ok

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,115 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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R132 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R132 CBW, 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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R132 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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