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P694 FWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 100,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,794 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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P694 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P694 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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P694 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P694 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P694 FWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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