MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
ps belt cracked and noisey
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
ps belt cracked and noisey
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSF tyre worn on outer edge (205/65/vr15)
NSR tyre wearing thin
OSR tyre worn unevenly
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?
Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P238 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P238 JUD, 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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P238 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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