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R953 ULP

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 ULP
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,793 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 64,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,702 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,688 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting between wheel arch and rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 62,199 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,423 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 60,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 57,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 211,788 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 211,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,075 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 34,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,761 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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R953 ULP is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R953 ULP, 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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R953 ULP is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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