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P770 PRO

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 PRO
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 162,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 162,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 157,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 157,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 148,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 148,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 145,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 145,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 140,154 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

both wipers poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

oil temp switch in sump leaking oil

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2006 127,988 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 127,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre exhaust poor condition

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front exhaust mounting bracket in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f end of rack

Pass 10 Nov 2005 116,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 116,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P770 PRO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P770 PRO, 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 P770 PRO registered?

P770 PRO is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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