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P797 DWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 DWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 67,687 miles

air bag warning light activated

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 62,073 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight scoring on screen

Pass 26 May 2009 57,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 48,576 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front wishbone bush breaking up

rear brake pads low

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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P797 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P797 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 P797 DWL registered?

P797 DWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P797 DWL safe to buy?

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