What year Nissan Maxima is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2001 Nissan Maxima has the highest pass rate at 77.7%, out of 107 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Nissan Maxima MOT failures?

The most common Nissan Maxima MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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3,688 vehicles · MOT data 1993–2001 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

2001

77.7% first-test pass rate · 107 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1993

60.6% first-test pass rate · 190 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2001	77.7%	78,282 mi	107
2000	73.5%	78,639 mi	194
1999	72.6%	88,821 mi	433
1998	71.3%	96,032 mi	428
1997	67.9%	101,351 mi	556
1996	67.2%	110,454 mi	859
1995	65.3%	111,733 mi	746
1994	66.9%	100,303 mi	175
1993	60.6%	103,709 mi	190

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