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N346 SWO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 SWO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 156,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 156,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 149,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 145,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2011 145,706 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 137,353 miles

Both rear number plates lamps dim

Pass 22 Jan 2007 132,647 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 132,585 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

number plate lights may soon require attention

Pass 17 Jan 2006 111,163 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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N346 SWO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N346 SWO, 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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What year was N346 SWO registered?

N346 SWO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N346 SWO safe to buy?

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