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P126 WGH

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,259 mi
Last recorded194,259 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 WGH
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 194,259 miles

Corrosion starting to tops of offside and nearside suspension top turret areas. ( under bonnet )

Engine is leaking oil.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 194,137 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion starting to tops of offside and nearside suspension top turret areas. ( under bonnet )

Engine is leaking oil.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 188,676 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 188,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P126 WGH is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P126 WGH, 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 P126 WGH registered?

P126 WGH is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P126 WGH safe to buy?

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