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RBZ 353

2002 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 353
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR trailing arm front or chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 105,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR&OSR trailing arm front or chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to under body

exhaust corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

tyres appear under inflated

Pass 11 May 2021 88,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to under body

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 88,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,704 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes binding

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,573 miles

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

slight blow from rear exhaust flange

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

eml on

slight blow from rear exhaust flange

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

front cross member/radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 4,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RBZ 353 is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RBZ 353, 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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RBZ 353 is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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