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N524 CGS

1995 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Maxima108,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 CGS
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 156,295 miles

centre brake lamp inop

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,800 miles

exhaust system corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

slight play to offside & nearside front top shock mountings

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,244 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension bushes worn

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 11 Aug 2012 147,206 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front top suspension bushes worn

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroding

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 141,507 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 141,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 135,837 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Dec 2009 134,398 miles

nearside front bottom wishbone bushes perishing

wiper blades poor

Fail 28 Nov 2009 134,289 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bottom wishbone bushes perishing

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Dec 2008 129,282 miles

front brake balance

nearside rear tyre worn near legal limit

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake effort

Fail 29 Nov 2008 129,219 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake balance

nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low

rear brake effort

Pass 24 Nov 2007 124,373 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 124,227 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 118,688 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2006 118,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2005 112,945 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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N524 CGS is a 1995 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 108,994 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 N524 CGS, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Maxima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N524 CGS registered?

N524 CGS is a 1995 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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