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R345 VFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 136,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,049 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 124,944 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 121,436 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 121,435 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 116,572 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 116,571 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 110,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 110,585 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 101,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 101,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 92,001 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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R345 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R345 VFC, 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 R345 VFC registered?

R345 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R345 VFC safe to buy?

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