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N778 NFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 NFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 87,637 miles

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

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 87,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,253 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,291 miles

Cracking to offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside & offside rear quarter panels corroded.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,480 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 84,480 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,898 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,663 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,066 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,694 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,771 miles

front brake pads low

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,252 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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N778 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N778 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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N778 NFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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