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P829 BFC

1997 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,855 mi
Last recorded42,855 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 42,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,160 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside rear tyre nailed inner edge/sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,452 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 31,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,561 miles

crack in n/s/r light cluster, not showing white light.

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,225 miles

engine oil level appears to be too high - checked before being serviced

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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P829 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P829 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P829 BFC registered?

P829 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P829 BFC safe to buy?

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