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R739 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 123,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 123,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 115,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 107,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

offside and nearside rear panel corrosion not in prescibed area

Pass 25 Jun 2011 107,657 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear panel corrosion not in prescibed area

Fail 10 Jun 2010 10,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on its edges

o/s/r tyre is perishin g on its sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,306 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on its edges

o/s/r tyre is perishin g on its sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 91,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,788 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 87,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 87,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,889 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 82,889 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R739 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R739 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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R739 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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