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N362 NTL

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 NTL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,359 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 72,551 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 71,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,334 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 68,371 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs slightly rusted

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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N362 NTL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N362 NTL, 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 N362 NTL registered?

N362 NTL is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N362 NTL safe to buy?

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