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R27 SJO

1997 Nissan Maxima

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,437 mi
Last recorded101,437 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,437 miles

front exhaust pipe leaking

front pads on legal limit

nsf steering rack boot perishing

nsr and osr seat belts checke with child seats in place

nsr shock weaping

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,797 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 54,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 43,767 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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R27 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R27 SJO, 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 R27 SJO registered?

R27 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R27 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 SJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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