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R491 XFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,377 mi
Last recorded126,377 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,377 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 126,377 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,512 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 108,512 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 97,132 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 97,132 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,845 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge †n/s/rear brake binding slightly

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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R491 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R491 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R491 XFC registered?

R491 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R491 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 XFC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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