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P225 VBH

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,904 mi
Last recorded142,904 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 VBH
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 142,904 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 142,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,052 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 140,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 140,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 129,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 113,157 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 113,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 107,107 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,461 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,461 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 79,849 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 79,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P225 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P225 VBH, 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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P225 VBH is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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