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N452 DBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,969 mi
Last recorded140,969 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN452 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 140,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 140,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 132,689 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 132,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 121,033 miles

Front 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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N452 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N452 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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What year was N452 DBW registered?

N452 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N452 DBW safe to buy?

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