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N71 SRU

1996 Nissan Maxima

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,887 mi
Last recorded67,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 SRU
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,887 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,094 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split on ends & smearing screen

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills & chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,727 miles

Engine oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,177 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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N71 SRU is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in White with a 1,995cc 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 N71 SRU, 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 N71 SRU registered?

N71 SRU is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N71 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 SRU 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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