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M197 MJM

1994 Nissan Maxima

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Maxima94,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 MJM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

petrol smell?

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,590 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 72,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

wiper arms fouling bonnet

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,420 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M197 MJM is a 1994 Nissan Maxima in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M197 MJM, 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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What year was M197 MJM registered?

M197 MJM is a 1994 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M197 MJM safe to buy?

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