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P226 JNV

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 JNV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 76,561 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P226 JNV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P226 JNV, 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 P226 JNV registered?

P226 JNV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P226 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 JNV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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