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N129 AMS

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 AMS
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,041 miles

all floor and sills repaird and underseald

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,442 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor and sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,020 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,826 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,846 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind, both front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,544 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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N129 AMS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 106,955 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 N129 AMS, 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 30 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 N129 AMS registered?

N129 AMS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N129 AMS safe to buy?

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