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NL02 MFV

2002 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,969 mi
Last recorded118,969 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 MFV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 118,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side bothsides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,526 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 109,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland slight leak (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking on slighty dose not show on roller test

Nearside Rear head lamp adjustment switch broken

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe next to sump showing signs of corrosion (2.3.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear outer sills corroded not holed (6.1.B.2)

both rear struts weak

front number plate stone chiped

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,375 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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NL02 MFV is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc 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 NL02 MFV, 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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NL02 MFV is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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