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R854 SFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,341 mi
Last recorded109,341 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,341 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 101,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,037 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,037 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,772 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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R854 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R854 SFC, 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 R854 SFC registered?

R854 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R854 SFC safe to buy?

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