MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,559 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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