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P740 BFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,112 mi
Last recorded245,112 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 245,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 239,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 232,696 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 225,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 225,019 miles

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2007 201,975 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 201,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 177,468 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 177,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P740 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P740 BFC, 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 P740 BFC registered?

P740 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P740 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 BFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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