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N443 DBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 155,935 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 155,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 155,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine has slight oil leak

Front exhaust mesh loose/rattling

N/s front tyre wearing low on central tread

N/s rear tyre bold on outer tread

Nail in O/s rear tyre

O/s rear tyre bold on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 153,753 miles

Both rear N/s & O/s body sections, behind bumper has corroded and is near both rear tow hooks. However, the chassis section is solid.

Corrosion found around rear chassis and body area

Engine has signs of oil leaks

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads and discs are wearing

Front exhaust flexible section, front and rear metal rings are loose and rattling

N/s front tyre is wearing abnormally

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

O/s front brake pipe is corroding

O/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil filter is corroding

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

Rear brake discs are wearing

Rear fuel pipe to tank is corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2010 153,753 miles

Both rear N/s & O/s body sections, behind bumper has corroded and is near both rear tow hooks. However, the chassis section is solid.

Corrosion found around rear chassis and body area

Engine has signs of oil leaks

Front brake pads and discs are wearing

Front exhaust flexible section, front and rear metal rings are loose and rattling

N/s front tyre is wearing abnormally

O/s front brake pipe is corroding

O/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Oil filter is corroding

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

Rear brake discs are wearing

Rear fuel pipe to tank is corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2009 143,574 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 143,571 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,431 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 126,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 117,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N443 DBW 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 60%.

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 N443 DBW, 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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N443 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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