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Y531 EJO

2001 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Nissan Maxima73,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,695 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,674 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,926 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,398 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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Y531 EJO is a 2001 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y531 EJO, 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 Y531 EJO registered?

Y531 EJO is a 2001 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y531 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 EJO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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