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N296 LWL

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,377 miles

both sides rear inner siils and off side rear inner wing corroding/off side front drop link bushes slight play/both sides rear shockers slight oil damp/vehicle dry under and corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2009 77,289 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 77,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,662 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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N296 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N296 LWL, 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 N296 LWL registered?

N296 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N296 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N296 LWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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