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P702 FWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,231 mi
Last recorded170,231 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,231 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel arch poor

no plate light dim

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 160,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 151,155 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion behind rear bumper

o/s/f/ wing corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 151,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion behind rear bumper

o/s/f/ wing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 141,152 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 141,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 131,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front brakes have slight bind

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2011 129,537 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel slight restricted free movement

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2011 129,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel slight restricted free movement

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2010 127,427 miles

front brake discs corroaded on inside faces.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 127,427 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroaded on inside faces.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 122,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 110,885 miles

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

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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P702 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P702 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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P702 FWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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