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OY02 DWF

2002 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 DWF
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 124,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,890 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,886 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 112,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 112,598 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back silencer to center pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,504 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 105,504 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 98,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear seatbelt webbings damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

rear silencer flange badly corroded (centre to rear box).

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,552 miles

both rear seatbelt webbings damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

rear silencer flange badly corroded (centre to rear box).

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light illuminated on dash.

exhaust rear join area corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,414 miles

Front wipers starting not to clear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,237 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fraying to nearside rear seat belt

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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OY02 DWF is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OY02 DWF, 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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OY02 DWF is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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