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N748 KRT

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,341 mi
Last recorded184,341 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 KRT
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 184,341 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 184,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 179,946 miles

Offside front brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.

Offside headlight glass is stone chipped.(Holed)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 179,941 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.

Offside headlight glass is stone chipped.(Holed)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 174,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 167,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 167,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished and getting low of tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2007 159,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 150,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 141,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 141,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N748 KRT is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N748 KRT, 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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N748 KRT is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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