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NC51 WXV

2002 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,703 mi
Last recorded156,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 WXV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 156,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,202 miles

n/s/r tye low

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

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,891 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2014 130,891 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,424 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,167 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 99,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate dirty

Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,947 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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NC51 WXV is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,836 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 NC51 WXV, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NC51 WXV registered?

NC51 WXV is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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