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X248 VUD

2001 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,258 mi
Last recorded121,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 VUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,258 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 121,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 118,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 118,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 118,892 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2011 103,969 miles

managment lamp on dashboard illuminated

rear mid mounted brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,969 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

managment lamp on dashboard illuminated

rear mid mounted brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,419 miles

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard instrument panel

Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,419 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard instrument panel

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,241 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,467 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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X248 VUD is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X248 VUD, 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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X248 VUD is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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