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R475 YAN

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 YAN
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 107,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 107,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,159 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,098 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,176 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,273 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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R475 YAN is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R475 YAN, 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 R475 YAN registered?

R475 YAN is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R475 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 YAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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