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P474 VUD

1996 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 VUD
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 135,009 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 134,138 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 130,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 12,504 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 125,041 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P474 VUD is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 1,995cc 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 P474 VUD, 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 P474 VUD registered?

P474 VUD is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P474 VUD safe to buy?

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