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V494 WUD

1999 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 136,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,046 miles

Boot floor corroded

Coolant bottle cap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 133,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Boot floor corroded

Coolant bottle cap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 128,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,417 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 124,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,956 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 122,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,456 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 119,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 116,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 90,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,235 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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V494 WUD is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V494 WUD, 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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V494 WUD is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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