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P355 UBM

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,811 mi
Last recorded217,811 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 UBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 217,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack (O/S) and contaminated by oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 217,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack (O/S) and contaminated by oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 212,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 207,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 207,041 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2006 201,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 187,863 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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P355 UBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P355 UBM, 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 P355 UBM registered?

P355 UBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P355 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 UBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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