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R788 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Lpg 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,663 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,242 miles

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

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,241 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 68,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,218 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,114 miles

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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R788 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R788 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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R788 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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