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P342 HMF

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,457 mi
Last recorded203,457 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 HMF
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 203,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 203,457 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 196,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 189,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 183,484 miles

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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P342 HMF is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P342 HMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P342 HMF registered?

P342 HMF is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P342 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 HMF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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