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P151 JAR

1996 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,844 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 92,792 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 90,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,129 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,822 miles

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 72,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,327 miles

corrosion in rear end of offside front to rear brake pipe

slight judder from nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Dec 2007 59,157 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 56,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 54,966 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 54,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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P151 JAR is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P151 JAR, 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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P151 JAR is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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