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P640 FWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,301 mi
Last recorded89,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,624 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,426 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,426 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,566 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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P640 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P640 FWL, 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 P640 FWL registered?

P640 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P640 FWL safe to buy?

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