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X242 EHL

2001 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 EHL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 119,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 118,377 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 114,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,840 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 110,241 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 110,241 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,546 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 106,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 100,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,403 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,280 miles

n/s/r brake pads low,disc been overheating

n/s/r service and park brake effort low

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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X242 EHL is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X242 EHL, 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.

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X242 EHL is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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