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R604 RJO

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,662 mi
Last recorded160,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 RJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 160,662 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 160,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2013 157,034 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 152,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 152,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 149,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 144,391 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 144,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake draging

Pass 25 Aug 2009 137,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 123,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 109,636 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 109,636 miles

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

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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R604 RJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R604 RJO, 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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R604 RJO is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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