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P778 BFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 150,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

signs of corrosion onboth front and rear suspension arms

uneven edge wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 147,033 miles

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

O/S/F + N/S/F brake disk pitted

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 147,033 miles

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

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

O/S/F + N/S/F brake disk pitted

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 143,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

temporary repair on front exhaust bracket

Pass 13 Jan 2010 140,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 138,503 miles

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

O/S/F + N/S/F wheel slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2008 135,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 135,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front + rear brake disks signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2007 130,493 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from transmission

Fail 13 Jan 2007 130,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 4 Jan 2006 126,167 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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P778 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P778 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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P778 BFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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