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P401 TBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,626 mi
Last recorded94,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,294 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,005 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 67,820 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)

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

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P401 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P401 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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What year was P401 TBW registered?

P401 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P401 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 TBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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