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R32 SJO

1997 Nissan Maxima

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,988 mi
Last recorded134,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 SJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,988 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipes rear off side rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,991 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 116,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 112,855 miles

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

advise slight distortion to nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2008 112,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advise slight distortion to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 90,686 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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R32 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R32 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 SJO registered?

R32 SJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R32 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 SJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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