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N986 KUG

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 KUG
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2006 80,518 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 80,518 miles

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

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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N986 KUG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N986 KUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N986 KUG registered?

N986 KUG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N986 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 KUG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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