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OV51 DFC

2001 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 DFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,144 miles

Engine management light on dash

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level brake light not illuminating

Fail 31 Jul 2015 126,783 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management malfunction lamp illuminated

high level brake light not illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,776 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,609 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,328 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 91,328 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,451 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,451 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,770 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 49,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,356 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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OV51 DFC is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,976 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 OV51 DFC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV51 DFC is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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