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OE51 KAU

2002 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 KAU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 110,918 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,883 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s park brake efficiency low

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 75,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OE51 KAU is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE51 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 KAU registered?

OE51 KAU is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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The MOT history for OE51 KAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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