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A4 PAO

1990 Nissan Pao

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Pao120,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PAO
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 126,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,080 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE LOWER THAN O/S , MAY NEED SERVICE

SPARE TYRE MISSING, ONLY A WHEEL .

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 111,339 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 111,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,835 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 109,834 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 98,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 98,347 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported clips broken (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,016 miles

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Nissan Pao?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
2,369
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Steering rack gaiter split 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 54
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A4 PAO is a 1990 Nissan Pao in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 120,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pao fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 PAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pao typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Nissan Pao is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 PAO registered?

A4 PAO is a 1990 Nissan Pao, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A4 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PAO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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