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R496 CBM

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,740 mi
Last recorded133,740 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 CBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2015 133,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 130,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 127,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 121,639 miles

slight dampness offside steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,904 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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R496 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R496 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 R496 CBM registered?

R496 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R496 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 CBM shows 10 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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