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R457 CBM

1997 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,062 mi
Last recorded231,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 CBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 231,062 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 230,862 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

advanced corosion to rear exhaust system

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2007 213,834 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside steering mounting member bracket split

Fail 12 Jan 2007 213,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside steering mounting member bracket split

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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R457 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R457 CBM, 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 R457 CBM registered?

R457 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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