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H878 BFJ

1990 Nissan Maxima

Bronze Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,666 mi
Last recorded106,666 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Maxima89,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,051 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,327 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 99,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 95,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 92,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 85,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H878 BFJ is a 1990 Nissan Maxima in Bronze with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 89,568 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 H878 BFJ, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H878 BFJ is a 1990 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H878 BFJ safe to buy?

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