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F257 TDL

1989 Nissan Pao

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Pao109,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF257 TDL
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 137,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 137,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 136,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 136,590 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 135,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 134,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,875 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,433 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,162 miles

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

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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F257 TDL is a 1989 Nissan Pao in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 109,510 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 F257 TDL, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Pao is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F257 TDL registered?

F257 TDL is a 1989 Nissan Pao, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F257 TDL safe to buy?

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