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N351 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,767 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 95,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,760 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 95,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 95,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,118 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,118 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,009 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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N351 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N351 NFC, 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 N351 NFC registered?

N351 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N351 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N351 NFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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