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R438 VFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Beige Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,305 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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R438 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Beige with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R438 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 R438 VFC registered?

R438 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R438 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 VFC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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