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VU51 XDW

2001 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,505 mi
Last recorded138,505 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XDW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 138,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 134,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 134,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 127,638 miles

near side front shocker damp

Off side rear brake slight binding

Oil leak

Rattle on near side front pos shocker

brake fluid low

front pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2008 127,638 miles

Off side rear brake slight binding

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

Oil leak

Rattle on near side front pos shocker

brake fluid low

front pads low

near side front shocker damp

Pass 8 Jan 2007 124,184 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 123,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 78,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 78,076 miles

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

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

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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VU51 XDW is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,976 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 VU51 XDW, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 XDW registered?

VU51 XDW is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is VU51 XDW safe to buy?

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