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R879 SFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,675 mi
Last recorded222,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 222,675 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion nearside front wing

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 212,467 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

high level brake lamp does not function

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2008 198,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2008 198,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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 23 Jul 2007 179,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 160,185 miles

Rear O/S Brake Pipe Needs Cleaning & Greasing. †Front N/S Rear Lower Wishbone Bush Starting to Deterioate.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 142,854 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 142,777 miles

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

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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R879 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R879 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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R879 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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