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P194 TBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,099 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,716 miles

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

chip in screen

small blow front flex exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,878 miles

blow front flex joint

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,878 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)

blow front flex joint

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,395 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limit perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,461 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edges

under body corroion

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,424 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,135 miles

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

front pads low, front exhaust flexi pipe corroded,front tyres wearing edges,front number plate cracked,both rear exhaust rubbers split,

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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P194 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P194 TBW, 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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P194 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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