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P824 CBW

1997 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 169,464 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower windscreen cracked but not obscuring the drivers veiw of the road

Fail 13 Apr 2011 169,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower windscreen cracked but not obscuring the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 5 Mar 2010 157,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 149,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 140,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 140,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 140,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 140,157 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 129,587 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 129,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 119,152 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P824 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P824 CBW, 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 P824 CBW registered?

P824 CBW is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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