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P558 PPP

1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,142 mi
Last recorded132,142 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 PPP
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,142 miles

Battery insecure

rear exhaust box silencer packing coming out of tailpipe.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 132,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

rear exhaust box silencer packing coming out of tailpipe.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 127,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 121,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 121,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2006 121,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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P558 PPP is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 P558 PPP, 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 P558 PPP registered?

P558 PPP is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P558 PPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 PPP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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