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N809 HWL

1995 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,548 mi
Last recorded185,548 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Maxima108,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 HWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 185,548 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 185,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills rusting, suspension arms rusting.

Pass 21 May 2008 175,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 175,123 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 167,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake efficiency 17% .your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency

some corrosion to the metal brake pipes

some perishing to the front and rear suspension bushes

some play to the steering rack

Fail 11 May 2007 166,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to the metal brake pipes

some perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

some play to the steering rack

Pass 12 May 2006 157,435 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

metal beake pipes rusty

surfave rust to the under side of vehicle

suspension bushes perishing

wear to the front and rear brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2006 157,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and corroded to inner surfaces

front outer cv boots perished

front wipers splitting at ends

metal brake pipes rusty

surface rust to the under side of vehicle

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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N809 HWL is a 1995 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,994 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 N809 HWL, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N809 HWL is a 1995 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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