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R496 XFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,464 mi
Last recorded182,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 182,464 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 174,555 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 166,804 miles

N/S/R Tyre is perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 161,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 161,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 152,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 151,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006
Pass 22 Sep 2005 146,416 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 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R496 XFC registered?

R496 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R496 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 XFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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