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L299 VFL

1994 Nissan Maxima

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,901 mi
Last recorded136,901 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Maxima94,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 VFL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,901 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 136,901 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 135,459 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 135,457 miles

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

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

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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L299 VFL is a 1994 Nissan Maxima in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,500 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 L299 VFL, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L299 VFL is a 1994 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L299 VFL safe to buy?

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