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R606 COT

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,584 mi
Last recorded181,584 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 COT
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2010 181,584 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 181,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 172,559 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 172,090 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 160,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 160,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 147,535 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 147,278 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,984 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 135,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 124,122 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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R606 COT is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R606 COT, 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 R606 COT registered?

R606 COT is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R606 COT safe to buy?

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