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R256 KUT

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 KUT
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated at flexi and rear box joints

high level stop light inop

n/s rear quarter panel corroded underside

o/s rear tyre starting to misshape

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

suspension corroded at front and rear on all parts

Fail 12 Dec 2013 125,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant leak...hose clip corroded

exhaust deteriorated at flexi and rear box joints

high level stop light inop

n/s rear quarter panel corroded underside

o/s rear tyre starting to misshape

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

suspension corroded at front and rear on all parts

Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust flexi deteriorated, and rear box joint corroded

light corrosion on underside of vehicle in various areas

light corrosion on various front and rear suspension parts

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes in plastic covers

Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated, but secure

light corrosion on o/s rear lower wheel arch

n/s and o/s steering lockstops deteriorated on ends

n/s outer sill lightly corroded in various areas

Fail 3 Dec 2012 109,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated, but secure

light corrosion on o/s rear lower wheel arch

n/s and o/s steering lockstops deteriorated on ends

n/s outer sill lightly corroded in various areas

Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 96,170 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded under radiator

offside handbrake lever not returning on caliper

oil cooler pipe leaking

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Sep 2010 85,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside wiper blade split

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,353 miles

offside wiper blade split

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 76,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 76,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 73,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,874 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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R256 KUT is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R256 KUT, 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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R256 KUT is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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