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R878 SFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 125,397 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 125,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 123,719 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2005 116,449 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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R878 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R878 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R878 SFC registered?

R878 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R878 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 SFC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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