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P577 DWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,287 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads sterting to wear low

Fail 6 Apr 2010 105,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads sterting to wear low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front antiroll bar linkage lower ball joint has dust cover missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front antiroll bar linkage lower ball joint has dust cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front outer cv gaiters weeping grease

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,055 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,023 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly and brake noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,042 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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P577 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P577 DWL, 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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P577 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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