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RIJ 6508

1991 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,624 mi
Last recorded149,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Nissan Maxima84,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 6508
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 149,624 miles

Can not see front or rear brake pads.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes, around fuel tank.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel filler area corroded and holed.

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks.

Slight bind in O/S/R brake.

Various bodywork damage.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 149,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Can not see front or rear brake pads.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S sills.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes, around fuel tank.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel filler area corroded and holed.

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks.

Slight bind in O/S/R brake.

Various bodywork damage.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 148,477 miles

Corrosion to metal fuel lines.

Engine oil leaks.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight exhaust blow front section joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 148,477 miles

Corrosion to metal fuel lines.

Engine oil leaks.

Slight corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight exhaust blow front section joint.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 143,289 miles

Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Damage to N/S/R door.

Front exhaust system corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Handbrake travel

O/S/R brake binding slightly

oil leaks.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 143,289 miles

Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Damage to N/S/R door.

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front exhaust system corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Handbrake travel

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 138,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 138,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner and outer sills o/s rear wheelarch

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2005 134,726 miles

o/s drive shaft gear-box oil seal not fitted correctly and may leak

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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RIJ 6508 is a 1991 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,262 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 RIJ 6508, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIJ 6508 registered?

RIJ 6508 is a 1991 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is RIJ 6508 safe to buy?

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