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Y142 PFH

2001 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,113 mi
Last recorded107,113 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 PFH
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,551 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Spilit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,191 miles

cracks offside and nearside front outer tyre walls

nearside front tyre low outside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,503 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,063 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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Y142 PFH is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y142 PFH, 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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Y142 PFH is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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