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T597 MKL

1999 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,901 mi
Last recorded136,901 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 MKL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 136,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,629 miles

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 135,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 134,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,796 miles

Offside mirror cover missing and has slight damage.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 132,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing and has slight damage.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 129,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 129,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 127,606 miles

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

O/S/F H/LAMP GLASS IS DAMAGED

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 127,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/S/F H/LAMP GLASS IS DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 124,696 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 117,846 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 16 May 2006 117,846 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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T597 MKL is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T597 MKL, 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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T597 MKL is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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