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P240 JNV

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,569 mi
Last recorded179,569 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 JNV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 179,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 174,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 168,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on rear axle beam

Fail 15 Feb 2007 168,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 14 Feb 2006 165,083 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 165,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P240 JNV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P240 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.

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What year was P240 JNV registered?

P240 JNV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P240 JNV safe to buy?

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