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P396 YJO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 126,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 121,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 88,001 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,766 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 101,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 86,197 miles

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

Front number plate starting to fade

oil leak

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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P396 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P396 YJO, 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 P396 YJO registered?

P396 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P396 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 YJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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