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N542 HLF

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,108 mi
Last recorded145,108 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 HLF
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 145,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 141,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 141,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 136,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 136,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 125,933 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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N542 HLF is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N542 HLF, 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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N542 HLF is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N542 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 HLF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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