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J199 LOW

1991 Nissan Maxima

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Nissan Maxima84,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 LOW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,355 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 117,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 111,869 miles

crash damage to n/s, but no sharp edges

Fail 6 Dec 2007 111,869 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

crash damage to n/s, but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 102,021 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

1. front cross member in stages of corrosion. †2. both n/s and o/s rear outer sills to wheel arch in stages of corrosion. †3. n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi hose in stages of corrosion.

4.slight exhaust leak from engine bay, but not excessive. †5.slight exhaust leak from rear silencer, but not excessive. †

6. both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms in stages of corrosion. †7. n/s/f tyre has nail in inner tread. † †

8. n/s/f tyre has 1mm of tread in centre but not 3/4 across tread. †o/s/f tyre has has 1mm of tread in centre, inner edge has no tread pattern, but not 3/4 across tread.

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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J199 LOW is a 1991 Nissan Maxima in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,262 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 J199 LOW, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J199 LOW is a 1991 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 June 1991.

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