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M617 YGK

1994 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Maxima94,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 YGK
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 92,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 92,062 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 92,062 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 90,771 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 89,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,086 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,085 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight brake bind on near side rear brake component

slight brake bind on off side front brake component

Fail 5 Sep 2015 69,655 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight brake bind on near side rear brake component

slight brake bind on off side front brake component

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,332 miles

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear o/s tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,787 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 60,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s lock stop needs slight adjustment o/s inner drive shaft seal leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s lock stop needs slight adjustment o/s inner drive shaft seal leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,963 miles

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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M617 YGK is a 1994 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M617 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M617 YGK registered?

M617 YGK is a 1994 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M617 YGK safe to buy?

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