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P782 DWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,240 mi
Last recorded135,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2010 135,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and suspension components

rear inner body panels heavily corroded/weak close to prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2009 129,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

offside front headlight lens chipped and condensating but beam pattern ok

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2008 124,636 miles

front brake flexy hoses worn

handbrake travel long

oil leak

outer cv gaitors perished

steering rack gaitors perished

underside of vehicle slightly corodeded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 120,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 119,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 113,866 miles

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

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

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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P782 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P782 DWL, 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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P782 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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