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R791 XBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,963 mi
Last recorded47,963 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 XBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,963 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,939 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,106 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly cracked needs changing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,883 miles

n/s rear and o/s front tyres cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear and o/s front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,619 miles

n/s/f tyre wall and tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread lifting almost to cords,advise new asap

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,378 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r and front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,684 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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R791 XBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R791 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.

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What year was R791 XBW registered?

R791 XBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R791 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 XBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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