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R778 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,800 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,769 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,435 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 90,433 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 83,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 78,007 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,553 miles

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

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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R778 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R778 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 R778 WUD registered?

R778 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R778 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 WUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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