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R180 XHY

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 XHY
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 120,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 112,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 109,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre eneven

Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre eneven

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,581 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005

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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R180 XHY is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R180 XHY, 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 R180 XHY registered?

R180 XHY is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R180 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 XHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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