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P791 DWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 146,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross member slight corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 142,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,942 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 133,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 125,177 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 115,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,619 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 96,589 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P791 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P791 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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P791 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P791 DWL safe to buy?

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