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R729 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,488 mi
Last recorded144,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,488 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 137,706 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 85,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 76,601 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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R729 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R729 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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R729 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R729 WUD safe to buy?

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