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R949 WUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,164 miles

both front to rear brake pipes becoming rusty at rear

Fail 11 Sep 2018 126,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front to rear brake pipes becoming rusty at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,646 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 108,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,917 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,680 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but does not affect the security of the system

Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

centre exhaust mounting broken but does not affect the security of the system

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,158 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,893 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,893 miles

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

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

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

transmission fluid leak from radiator area

Pass 14 Nov 2008 76,815 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 49,450 miles

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

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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R949 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R949 WUD, 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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R949 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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