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V261 WJO

1999 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,393 mi
Last recorded177,393 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 WJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 177,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear inner under panels excessively coroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 177,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 205x65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear inner under panels excessively coroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 167,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 167,598 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 162,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,119 miles

n/s mirror smashed,non obligatory

Fail 31 Jul 2012 156,119 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror smashed,non obligatory

Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 149,617 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,750 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 142,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 134,422 miles

front pads getting down

hand brake high lever

interior mirror has toys on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 120,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 120,522 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 106,094 miles

Cat heat shield missing ?

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Cat heat shield missing ?

Pass 6 Feb 2006 89,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V261 WJO is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V261 WJO, 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 V261 WJO registered?

V261 WJO is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V261 WJO safe to buy?

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