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P238 JUD

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,504 mi
Last recorded161,504 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 JUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 161,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 147,548 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 147,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 132,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

ps belt cracked and noisey

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 116,529 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 116,529 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,220 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge (205/65/vr15)

NSR tyre wearing thin

OSR tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,268 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 85,268 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P238 JUD registered?

P238 JUD is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P238 JUD safe to buy?

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