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N729 HLX

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,073 mi
Last recorded79,073 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 HLX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Rear suspension erea inner seal slightly corroded both sides

body has slight corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

steering arm has slight play both sides

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Rear suspension erea inner seal slightly corroded both sides

body has slight corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

steering arm has slight play both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front discs rusted both

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs rusted both

Rear subframe slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front discs rusted both

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs rusted both

Rear subframe slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

gearbox cooler pipes slightly leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,073 miles

gearbox cooler pipes slightly leaking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,073 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake in high travel

windscreen tinted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hand brake in high travel

windscreen tinted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,063 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 79,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,757 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hub cap fitted at the time of the test

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,025 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,759 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 63,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,925 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,828 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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N729 HLX is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N729 HLX, 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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N729 HLX is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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