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P663 PJA

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 PJA
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,085 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills and rear lower boot panels (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 122,022 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills and rear lower boot panels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,116 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills and rear chassis rails (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion lower wing panel both sides holed not stucture or suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills and rear chassis rails (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion lower wing panel both sides holed not stucture or suspension (6.1.B.2)

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front flexible exhaust deteriating

oil leak from oil pressure switch

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

flexible front exhaust deteriating

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,612 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges and tread getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,787 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

number plates in poor condition -----centre stop lamp not working ----clip loose air intake pipe ----surface corrosion outer sills and suspension

slight wear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,547 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 49,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,416 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,172 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 36,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P663 PJA is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P663 PJA, 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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P663 PJA is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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