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R286 EYJ

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 EYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 133,559 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces partially corroded

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front and nearside rear brakes slightly sticking

offside front brake slightly sticking

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered

rear number plate cracked

small amount of oil weeping from oil pressure switch

Fail 3 Apr 2010 133,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs inner surfaces partially corroded

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front and nearside rear brakes slightly sticking

offside front brake slightly sticking

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered

rear number plate cracked

small amount of oil weeping from oil pressure switch

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 116,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 116,435 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 109,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 102,202 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R286 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R286 EYJ, 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 R286 EYJ registered?

R286 EYJ is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R286 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 EYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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