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P995 MCA

1996 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Maxima106,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 MCA
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 101,037 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but can still be read

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 101,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Registration plate damaged but can still be read

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 90,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,769 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,539 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,602 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link arm rubbers splitting

both rear shocker casings corroded

fluid leak from radiator area

front no/plate cracked

general corrosion to both front and rear suspension areas

rear axle large front bushes have slight movement

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear/bumper and panels

engine under tray damaged

exhaust heat sheilds corroding

gearbox fluid pipes leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,274 miles

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

oil/fluid cooler at front of radiator leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,705 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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P995 MCA is a 1996 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P995 MCA, 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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P995 MCA is a 1996 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P995 MCA safe to buy?

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