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N305 GGS

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 GGS
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise tow ball missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 86,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front metal brake pipe very corroded

n/s headlight pattern poor

rear metal brake pipes very corroded

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 85,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N305 GGS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N305 GGS, 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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N305 GGS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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