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P698 FWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 117,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front and both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear tyres cracking up

offside front tyre cracking up

Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,864 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 75,100 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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P698 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc 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 P698 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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P698 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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