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N491 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,880 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 89,878 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

excessive corrosion offside rear body however it is not within 30cm a load bearing structure

nearside rear brake disc corroded

excessive corrosion nearside rear body however it is within 30cm a load bearing structure

Fail 28 Jul 2010 85,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,083 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,083 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 74,668 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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N491 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N491 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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What year was N491 NFC registered?

N491 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N491 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 NFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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