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P771 BWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,947 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,910 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 48,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,850 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 41,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,465 miles

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

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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P771 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P771 BWL, 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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P771 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P771 BWL safe to buy?

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