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R249 AAN

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,442 mi
Last recorded120,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 AAN
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 120,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2007 114,552 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2007 114,552 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 109,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 108,031 miles

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

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

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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R249 AAN is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R249 AAN, 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 R249 AAN registered?

R249 AAN is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R249 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 AAN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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