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1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,602 mi
Last recorded207,602 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 VPN
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 207,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 203,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in Steering Rack

Oil Leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 199,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 199,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 196,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 191,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 186,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 181,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 174,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 169,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 163,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 163,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 157,420 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 157,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P668 VPN is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P668 VPN, 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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P668 VPN is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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