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R721 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,511 mi
Last recorded71,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,511 miles

Front no. plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front and both rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,481 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front no. plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front and both rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,941 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jan 2012 60,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,056 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,595 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 57,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,544 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 55,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,193 miles

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

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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R721 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R721 WUD, 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 R721 WUD registered?

R721 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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