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V151 HFA

1999 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,779 mi
Last recorded140,779 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 HFA
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2011 140,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,970 miles

All underbody metalwork corroded

Brake pipe across rear poorly secured

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside rear brake disc outer face in poor condition

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

Rear of offside sill/wheel arch corroded

Steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 132,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All underbody metalwork corroded

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside rear brake disc outer face in poor condition

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

Rear of offside sill/wheel arch corroded

Steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2009 123,602 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 123,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 113,823 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 113,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,548 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 104,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 97,213 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V151 HFA is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V151 HFA, 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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V151 HFA is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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