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P469 TBM

1997 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

235,890 mi
Last recorded235,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 TBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 235,890 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 235,791 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f wing slight damage & large dent

Pass 18 Jul 2008 214,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 214,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 195,853 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 195,853 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 172,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 172,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2005 154,979 miles

FRONT NUMBERT PLATE DAMAGED

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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P469 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P469 TBM, 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 P469 TBM registered?

P469 TBM is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P469 TBM safe to buy?

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