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P793 DWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,724 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,715 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front no/plate faded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,113 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 64,382 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P793 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc 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 P793 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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What year was P793 DWL registered?

P793 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P793 DWL safe to buy?

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