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K171 XJB

1993 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

126,243 mi
Last recorded126,243 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Maxima97,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 XJB
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,243 miles

Brake pedal non-slip worn on corner.

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

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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)

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

both front & rear tyres perrished

handbrake stiff to opperate

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Fail 4 Oct 2007 119,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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)

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

both front & rear tyres perrished

handbrake stiff to opperate

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,476 miles

see vt32 test number 352488496481

Fail 25 Oct 2006 114,476 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

wipers fail to park

Fail 23 Oct 2006 11,473 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 11,469 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play to n/s/r anti-rollbar

Pass 13 Dec 2005 108,830 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 108,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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K171 XJB is a 1993 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 97,476 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 K171 XJB, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K171 XJB is a 1993 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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