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AM51 VAF

2001 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,289 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,010 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front side window tint may be too much

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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AM51 VAF is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,976 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 AM51 VAF, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 VAF registered?

AM51 VAF is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 VAF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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