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R442 XDA

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,962 mi
Last recorded178,962 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 XDA
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2008 178,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 174,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clean and grease all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 161,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 161,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 144,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 144,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 144,055 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R442 XDA is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R442 XDA, 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 R442 XDA registered?

R442 XDA is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R442 XDA safe to buy?

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