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N442 CAV

1996 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 129,135 miles

engine manigment light on

h/brake leaver long travel

n/s/f wishbone front bush starting to seperate

o/s.r brake disc in poor condition

slight fluid seep from n/s/f suspention leg

Fail 20 Feb 2009 128,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stays u.s.

front no plate delaminating

handbrake leaver long travel

n/s/f wishbone front bush strarting to seperate

o/s/r s/absorber slight seep

Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,767 miles

engine oil leak

rear and centre exhaust in poor condition

wear in both front anti-roll bar link joints

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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N442 CAV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N442 CAV, 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 N442 CAV registered?

N442 CAV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N442 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N442 CAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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