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R947 EKX

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,537 mi
Last recorded136,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 EKX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 136,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,201 miles

both front tyres are ON LIMITS

nsf metal brake pipe becoming rusty

osr metal brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2008 126,681 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 126,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 117,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 95,332 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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R947 EKX is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R947 EKX, 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 R947 EKX registered?

R947 EKX is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R947 EKX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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