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P264 CCW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,963 mi
Last recorded84,963 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 CCW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four shock absorber gaitors ripped

all four wheel arches corroding

inner rear quaurter panels behind rear wheels holed and corroded

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,488 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. 205/65R15

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

general corrossion of boby and components under vehicle.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. 205/65R15

rear of vehicle badly corroded underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,683 miles

o/s/r wheel arch starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,683 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,957 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,957 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,893 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 61,841 miles

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

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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P264 CCW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P264 CCW, 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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P264 CCW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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