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R169 HBM

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 HBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,088 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 131,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 126,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 126,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs corroaded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2010 121,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front crossmember rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 113,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole offside rear lens

Fail 29 Jan 2008 113,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small hole offside rear lens

Pass 30 Jan 2007 106,288 miles

front brakes slightly binding

off side rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 98,356 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R169 HBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R169 HBM, 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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R169 HBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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