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P352 CBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 118,414 miles

underside very rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,414 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 114,487 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 114,487 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 106,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chassis and floor at rear dry and rusty in places

slight bind with offside front and offside rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2009 106,344 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis and floor at rear dry and rusty in places

slight bind with offside front and offside rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,600 miles

front brakes unbalanced 17% max limit = 25%

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2008 98,600 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes unbalanced 17% max limit = 25%

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,155 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 89,052 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 89,052 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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P352 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P352 CBW, 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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P352 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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