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P885 KAV

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,044 mi
Last recorded172,044 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 KAV
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 172,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 168,024 miles

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

corrosion to most of suspension parts

o/s/f shock absorber very weak ,only just passed test

Pass 12 Jan 2007 161,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 161,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to most of suspension

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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P885 KAV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P885 KAV, 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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P885 KAV is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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