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N989 FPO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,318 mi
Last recorded163,318 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 FPO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 163,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 158,561 miles

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

nearside rear brake slighty binding but not excessive

Fail 30 Apr 2010 158,561 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear brake slighty binding but not excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2008 153,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 150,317 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 143,981 miles

some surface corrosion in front chassis crossmember

Pass 23 Dec 2005 140,539 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion in front chassis crossmember

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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N989 FPO 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 85.7%.

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 N989 FPO, 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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N989 FPO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N989 FPO safe to buy?

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