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N448 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nearside door mirror gives a distorted view to the rear

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,110 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nearside door mirror gives a distorted view to the rear

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,339 miles

some binding on nearside rear brake, all other wheel are showing slight signs of binding

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,192 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake but no sign of overheating

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,508 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly,

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,792 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 83,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 81,104 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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N448 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N448 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.

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N448 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N448 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N448 NFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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