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P582 JFS

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 JFS
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,900 miles

sills beginning to corrode. centre chassis grommet holes beginning to corrode/enlarge.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sills beginning to corrode. centre chassis grommet holes beginning to corrode/enlarge.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,832 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 52,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,920 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,920 miles

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

both rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P582 JFS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P582 JFS, 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 P582 JFS registered?

P582 JFS is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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