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P968 NCA

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 NCA
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,418 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,414 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,388 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2008 99,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 98,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 97,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 97,766 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P968 NCA is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P968 NCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P968 NCA registered?

P968 NCA is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P968 NCA safe to buy?

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