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N762 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 81,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 75,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,546 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 74,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 74,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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N762 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N762 NFC, 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 N762 NFC registered?

N762 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is N762 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N762 NFC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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