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P668 YJO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,361 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2009 96,359 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,705 miles

Front Crossmember under Radiator rotten.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 91,675 miles

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

Front Crossmember under Radiator rotten.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 84,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,899 miles

o/s n/s wiper blade ends split advise

surface corrosion to o/s front steel brake pipe and o/s n/s rear steel brake pipes advise

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 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P668 YJO, 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 YJO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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