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K415 DRX

1993 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Nissan Maxima97,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 DRX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 145,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 145,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint holding bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 143,672 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 143,672 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 142,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box seal leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 142,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front seat belt mounting area (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear back box pipe heavily corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 11 May 2019 141,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components

Pass 13 May 2017 139,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 138,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 138,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 138,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,922 miles

cover missing off ,off side rear number plate cover

slight lip on both front brake disc

under engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2011 137,909 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

cover missing off ,off side rear number plate cover

rear brake pads close to limits.

slight lip on both front brake disc

under engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2010 135,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 133,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,084 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 129,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 123,117 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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K415 DRX is a 1993 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K415 DRX, 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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K415 DRX is a 1993 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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