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R901 YBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,114 mi
Last recorded73,114 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 YBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,109 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,109 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,114 miles

slightly damaged number plate front

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,109 miles

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

slightly damaged number plate front

Pass 22 Nov 2007 65,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,571 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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R901 YBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey 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 R901 YBW, 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 R901 YBW registered?

R901 YBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R901 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 YBW shows 8 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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