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R998 SFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,666 mi
Last recorded176,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 SFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 176,666 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

moisture in offside headlamp

Pass 25 Mar 2013 170,619 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 170,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 164,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 157,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 157,568 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine possable oil pressure switch

transmission oil leak at cooler

Pass 21 Apr 2010 150,495 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 145,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 145,766 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

som e condensation to n/s headlamp

Pass 10 Jul 2008 140,184 miles

both front exhaust mounts insecure

some condensation to o/s h/lamp

Pass 17 Jul 2007 187,263 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 133,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 125,712 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 125,600 miles

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

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

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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R998 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R998 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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R998 SFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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