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N176 KBM

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,989 mi
Last recorded160,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 KBM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 160,989 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 160,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front suspension struts top mountings play/wear

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers/top mountings weak/worn

oil leaks/contamination

Pass 4 Jun 2015 158,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 153,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,897 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 136,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 99,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,742 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 92,742 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 85,355 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 85,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,831 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N176 KBM is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N176 KBM, 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.

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N176 KBM is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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