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P743 BFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,053 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,959 miles

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

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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P743 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P743 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 P743 BFC registered?

P743 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P743 BFC safe to buy?

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