MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MAXIMAs year 1996

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Pass percent:50.60%

(The average a petrol NISSAN MAXIMA year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:3,838 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	497
Registration plate lamp issues	279
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	244
Headlamp aim out of alignment	222
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	157
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	133
Rear brake binding	113
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	95
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	92
Registration plate issues	91
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	86
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	79
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	70
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	55
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	54
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	52
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	48
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	45
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	37
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	32
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	31
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	30
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Windscreen has damage	18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
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\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	497
Registration plate lamp issues	279
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	244
Headlamp aim out of alignment	222
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	157
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	133
Rear brake binding	113
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	95
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	92
Registration plate issues	91
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	86
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	79
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	70
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	55
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	54
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	52
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	48
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	45
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	37
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	32
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	31
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	30
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	25
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Windscreen has damage	18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	10
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
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\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MAXIMAs year 1996

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