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R841 TBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,539 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

condensation in drivers side head light

corrosion holes in panels behind rear wheel arches, not structural or prescibed area

drivers side headlight lens chipped and holed but not affecting beam pattern

long travel on parking brake lever

power steering oil level low

slight blow on exhaust rear silencer joint

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

condensation in drivers side head light

corrosion holes in panels behind rear wheel arches, not structural or prescibed area

drivers side headlight lens chipped and holed but not affecting beam pattern

long travel on parking brake lever

power steering oil level low

slight blow on exhaust rear silencer joint

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,653 miles

several front suspension components and rear beam axle and arms covered in heavy surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,593 miles

slight corrosion to front lower wishbone arms

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,340 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,339 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,312 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,312 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,875 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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R841 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R841 TBW, 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 R841 TBW registered?

R841 TBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R841 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 TBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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