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T227 FJO

1999 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,167 miles

both sills rusty

ns cv boot damp

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill-floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both sills rusty

ns cv boot damp

Pass 23 Jan 2019 133,428 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, marked, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor as marked, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,526 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 131,448 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember under radiator, (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 128,981 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 128,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 126,251 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 119,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,691 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 106,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,902 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,807 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 79,694 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,842 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 62,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,457 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,774 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 24 Mar 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,584 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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T227 FJO is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 87,067 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 T227 FJO, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T227 FJO registered?

T227 FJO is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T227 FJO safe to buy?

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