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P669 DPY

1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 DPY
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,549 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

front under tray loose

Fail 16 Jul 2008 109,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

front under tray loose

Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 98,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE REAR BECOMING CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,346 miles

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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P669 DPY is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P669 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P669 DPY registered?

P669 DPY is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P669 DPY safe to buy?

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