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N492 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,659 mi
Last recorded102,659 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 102,659 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,616 miles

sills,backing sills,floors,floor rails,inner wings,chassis,front wishbones and cross-members are corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2007 102,616 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

sills,backing sills,floors,cross-members,chassis,inner wings and front wishbones are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,755 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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N492 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc 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 N492 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N492 NFC registered?

N492 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N492 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 NFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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