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P86 WBW

1996 Nissan Maxima

Purple Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 WBW
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside rear wheel hard to rotate

Fail 9 Oct 2012 114,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside rear wheel hard to rotate

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,862 miles

front tyres inner edges starting yo wear

Fail 12 Sep 2011 104,862 miles

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

front tyres inner edges starting yo wear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006
Pass 31 Aug 2005 77,415 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P86 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Purple with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P86 WBW, 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 P86 WBW registered?

P86 WBW is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P86 WBW safe to buy?

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