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P451 NDM

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

171,993 mi
Last recorded171,993 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 NDM
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2008 171,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2007 158,540 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 158,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 7 Apr 2006 151,056 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 151,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 151,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P451 NDM is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P451 NDM, 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 P451 NDM registered?

P451 NDM is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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