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N609 FFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,232 mi
Last recorded144,232 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,232 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 144,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 139,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,899 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 132,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 123,505 miles

slight cracking to nearside outer CV boot

surafce corosion to front lower wishbones

Fail 27 Mar 2008 123,501 miles

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

battery light on

slight cracking to nearside outer CV boot

surafce corosion to front lower wishbones

Pass 3 Apr 2007 119,424 miles

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

off side rear brake slightly lazy

slight cracking to front tyre side walls

Fail 3 Apr 2007 119,424 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly lazy

slight cracking to front tyre side walls

Pass 19 Dec 2005 116,677 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 116,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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N609 FFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N609 FFC, 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 N609 FFC registered?

N609 FFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N609 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 FFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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