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N772 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 128,245 miles

chip to screen.exhaust blow at rear joint.n/s/f tyre close to limits and cut.fluctuation on front brakes.corrosion at;front lower arms,front panel, rear brake pipes,rear brake discs,rear bumper supports.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 128,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip to screen.exhaust blow at rear joint.n/s/f tyre close to limits and cut.fluctuation on front brakes.corrosion at;front lower arms,front panel, rear brake pipes,rear brake discs,rear bumper supports.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,957 miles

chips to screen.corrosion at;front panel,both rear inner bumper ends,rear brake pipes,front lower arms,rear axle beam,o/s/r brake disc.front exhaust rubber perished.play in o/s rack end.oil leak at radiator.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 121,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips to screen.corrosion at;front panel,both rear inner bumper ends,rear brake pipes,front lower arms,rear axle beam,o/s/r brake disc.front exhaust rubber perished.play in o/s rack end.oil leak at radiator.16% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 116,504 miles

chips to screen.corrosion at;both front lower arms,rear brake pipes,rear axle beam,both rear undervalances,o/s/r brake disc.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 116,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips to screen.g/box leak at radiator.corrosion at;rear brake pipes,both front lower arms,rear axle beam,o/s/r brake disc,both rear undervalance.o/s/f tyre perished,worn on edges.n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edge cuts to tread.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 110,452 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 110,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 110,416 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 110,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N772 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N772 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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N772 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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