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P354 CBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,006 mi
Last recorded147,006 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 147,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 135,877 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 135,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 124,685 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 124,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Off side front tyre worn on inside

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 110,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 110,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges just legal

near side rear tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

screen stone chipped

underside rusty

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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P354 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P354 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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What year was P354 CBW registered?

P354 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P354 CBW safe to buy?

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