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P378 DPC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 DPC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 99,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,226 miles

front cross member is starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,347 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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P378 DPC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P378 DPC, 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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P378 DPC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P378 DPC safe to buy?

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