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P221 TMX

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,767 mi
Last recorded92,767 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 TMX
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,767 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,147 miles

chip in screen

front bumper damaged

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 25 Jun 2011 90,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door damaged

offside rear tyre perished

slight play offside front rack

Pass 3 Jul 2010 79,635 miles

O/S rear tyre sidewall deteriorating.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,417 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 72,355 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement detected in offside of steering rack

wipers to be replaced in near future

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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P221 TMX is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P221 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 TMX registered?

P221 TMX is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P221 TMX safe to buy?

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