MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s outer sill corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s outer sill corroding
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
brake fluid low
brake warning light on
corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner lower wings not in prescribed area
front wishbones rusted
n/s/r foot and handbrake slightly lower reading
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
suspect front brake pads low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre outer wall slight cracks
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?
Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N258 JVG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 N258 JVG, 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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N258 JVG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 17 May 1996.
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