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R734 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,873 mi
Last recorded155,873 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 155,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s rear end of sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

n/s rear inner quarter pannel corroded and holed

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded but not yet considered excesive

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 146,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emissions analizer would not measure engine speed

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 146,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emissions analizer would not measure engine speed

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s outer sill getting tender

Pass 21 Jul 2010 127,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 106,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 841,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 84,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R734 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R734 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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R734 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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