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P846 BWL

1997 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Maxima97,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner below bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,910 miles

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,871 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,852 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill surface corroded

under body has lot of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,832 miles

Front panel corroded.

O/s/f wing corroded.

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has lot of surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,004 miles

Oil leak

front panel corroded.

o/s/f wing corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,987 miles

O/s/f wing corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,967 miles

O/s/f wing corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f wing corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake siscs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 108,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake siscs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 106,519 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 106,519 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 103,132 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,779 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,289 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 91,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,641 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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P846 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P846 BWL, 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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P846 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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