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N379 EEV

1996 Nissan Maxima

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 EEV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,891 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,625 miles

near/side and off/side rear 205/65 VR 15 tyres starting to split and perish on outer walls not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near/side and off/side rear 205/65 VR 15 tyres starting to split and perish on outer walls not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 73,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,465 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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N379 EEV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N379 EEV, 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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N379 EEV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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