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N720 MBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,921 mi
Last recorded140,921 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 MBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 140,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 140,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 138,921 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 135,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 128,281 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 128,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 122,985 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 122,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N720 MBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N720 MBW, 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 N720 MBW registered?

N720 MBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N720 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 MBW shows 10 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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