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R788 XBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 XBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,697 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,376 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 XBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R788 XBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R788 XBW registered?

R788 XBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R788 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 XBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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