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R988 SFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,887 mi
Last recorded179,887 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 179,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 176,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 160,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 157,330 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 157,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 157,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 156,340 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2009 612,744 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2008 155,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 154,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 150,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 136,777 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 136,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R988 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R988 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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What year was R988 SFC registered?

R988 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R988 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 SFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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