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N865 BWU

1995 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,632 mi
Last recorded194,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Nissan Maxima108,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 BWU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 194,632 miles

rear exhaust pipe blowing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2011 194,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust pipe blowing slightly

the offside front floor area and outer sill is holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 186,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 178,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 178,427 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 168,925 miles

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism could not be checked

Fail 5 Dec 2007 168,910 miles

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

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism could not be checked

Pass 16 Nov 2006 161,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 161,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 156,157 miles

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)

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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N865 BWU is a 1995 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N865 BWU, 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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What year was N865 BWU registered?

N865 BWU is a 1995 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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