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N301 AAO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Beige Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,088 mi
Last recorded176,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 AAO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 176,088 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 176,088 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 149,681 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 145,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 142,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 139,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 139,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N301 AAO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Beige with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N301 AAO, 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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What year was N301 AAO registered?

N301 AAO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N301 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N301 AAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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