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P794 MHJ

1997 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,666 mi
Last recorded131,666 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 MHJ
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 131,666 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 131,645 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,425 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

front number plate

Fail 6 Feb 2010 121,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

front number plate

Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust is secured by a chain

nearside front headlamp lens has condensation

nearside front headlamp lens is cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,695 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust is secured by a chain

nearside front headlamp lens has condensation

nearside front headlamp lens is cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 93,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 88,412 miles

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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P794 MHJ is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P794 MHJ, 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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P794 MHJ is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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