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N475 SMV

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 118,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn and has cuts on outer edge cut not see cords at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,422 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering fluid level low

Fail 20 Mar 2009 116,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering fluid level low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,023 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Mar 2007 112,804 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 111,156 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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N475 SMV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N475 SMV, 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 N475 SMV registered?

N475 SMV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N475 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N475 SMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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