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P978 TFC

1996 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,561 mi
Last recorded202,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 TFC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 202,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 188,516 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 188,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 171,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 155,601 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 155,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 141,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 141,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 106,952 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,777 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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P978 TFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P978 TFC, 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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P978 TFC is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P978 TFC safe to buy?

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