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V735 GCU

1999 Nissan Maxima

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,916 mi
Last recorded72,916 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Maxima87,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV735 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on limit & heavily scrubbed on inner edge

both rear tyres are on the limit

front brake pads are getting low & the discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

vehicle is corroded on underbody & suspension componenets

Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre is on limit & heavily scrubbed on inner edge

both rear tyres are on the limit

front brake pads are getting low & the discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

vehicle is corroded on underbody & suspension componenets

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,859 miles

both front outer sills are corroded

front pipe & catalyst sections are heavily corroded

general corrosion on under body of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front outer sills are corroded

front pipe & catalyst sections are heavily corroded

general corrosion on under body of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,819 miles

both rear corners of rear inner arches are corroded & holed

front brake hose ferrulles are corroded

front to rear brake pipes have had corrosion cleaned off and greased up

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear corners of rear inner arches are corroded & holed

front brake hose ferrulles are corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section deteriorating.

excessive corrosion at o/s rear behind rear bumper, not within a prescribed area.

n/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight perishing of n/s rear tyre.

slight perishing of o/s rear tyre.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,998 miles

Joint between centre and rear silencer very weak

Metal brake pipe to O/S/R flexible hose poor

O/S/F anti roll bar link slightly worn

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inside edge

O/S/R inner panel has corrosion in not in prescribed area

O/S/door mirror cover insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Joint between centre and rear silencer very weak

Metal brake pipe to O/S/R flexible hose poor

O/S/F anti roll bar link slightly worn

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inside edge

O/S/R inner panel has corrosion in not in prescribed area

O/S/door mirror cover insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,744 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

offside front brake pipe corroded almost to excess.

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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V735 GCU is a 1999 Nissan Maxima in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V735 GCU, 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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V735 GCU is a 1999 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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