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N311 NUD

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

161,781 mi
Last recorded161,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 NUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 161,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet does not stay open

front brake discs corroded

genral corrosion on lower suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2010 160,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 160,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 158,113 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 158,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 155,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 155,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 152,626 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2007 152,626 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 150,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 150,501 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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N311 NUD is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N311 NUD, 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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N311 NUD is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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