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P414 YJO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,453 mi
Last recorded92,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate starting to detiorate

heavy surface rust on o/s outer sill,parts of chassis & suspension parts

Fail 15 Feb 2008 87,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate starting to detiorate

heavy surface rust on o/s outer sill,parts of chassis & suspension parts

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,450 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2005 71,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 71,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P414 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P414 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.

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What year was P414 YJO registered?

P414 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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