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B16 TFG

1996 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,201 mi
Last recorded174,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TFG
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 174,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,279 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 170,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 167,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 165,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 165,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 165,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 165,214 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 163,769 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 160,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 152,778 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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B16 TFG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B16 TFG, 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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B16 TFG is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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