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N297 LWL

1996 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,459 mi
Last recorded164,459 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LWL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 164,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 163,794 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 163,791 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2015 159,736 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 158,250 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 158,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 155,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 152,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 148,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 143,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 133,424 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 107,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 107,766 miles

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

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

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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N297 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N297 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.

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N297 LWL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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