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N451 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,600 mi
Last recorded193,600 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 193,600 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges, slight play in o/s steering rack, oil leak, possible coolant leak further investigation recommended.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake, all exhaust poor condition, rust patches on front wings and rear wheel arches.

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

Fail 25 May 2010 193,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges, slight play in o/s steering rack, oil leak, possible coolant leak further investigation recommended.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Slight imbalance rear footbrake, all exhaust poor condition, rust patches on front wings and rear wheel arches.

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

Pass 27 May 2009 180,589 miles

Both front inner tyre edges worn low.

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

O/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear.

Oil pressure switch leaking.

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

Fail 26 May 2009 180,589 miles

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

Both front inner tyre edges worn low.

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

O/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear.

Oil pressure switch leaking.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 176,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 175,988 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and slight damage to n/s/r across tread

chips in front windscreen

corrosion to both inner sills and rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 171,065 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 171,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 163,515 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 163,515 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N451 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,960cc 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 N451 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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N451 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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