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R312 YFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,380 mi
Last recorded106,380 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,697 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,365 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate has a crack

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,012 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 53,733 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,655 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R312 YFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R312 YFC, 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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R312 YFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R312 YFC safe to buy?

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