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G168 RSO

1990 Nissan Pao

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,235 mi
Last recorded61,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Pao120,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 RSO
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,235 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 61,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 60,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,257 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2023 59,257 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2022 58,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 58,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,859 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,859 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,165 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,318 miles

advisae n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,577 miles

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Slight cracking in rear rubber exhaust mountings

Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,577 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Slight cracking in rear rubber exhaust mountings

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,646 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,644 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake fluid down

offside rear brake back plate is damp

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,800 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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G168 RSO is a 1990 Nissan Pao in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G168 RSO, 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.

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G168 RSO is a 1990 Nissan Pao, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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