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M852 NTF

1994 Nissan Maxima

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,738 mi
Last recorded114,738 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Maxima94,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 NTF
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 114,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside also have stepped treads advise tracking after new tyres fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened shorter springs fitted both held with cable ties advise correct fixings (5.3.1 (d) (i))

ride height low

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rears low ride height (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened non standard suspension coilover kit fitted has play when jacked up but fine when in natural position (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner and outer sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside also has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged and offside sidewall has slight scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside advise replacements (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to load vale slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,830 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The park brake requires service or repair.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,712 miles

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

n/s screen washer not working

Fail 1 Nov 2008 86,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s screen washer not working

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 62,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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M852 NTF is a 1994 Nissan Maxima in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M852 NTF, 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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M852 NTF is a 1994 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M852 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M852 NTF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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