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G451 VWD

2012 Nissan Pao

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,742 mi
Last recorded172,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 VWD
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 172,742 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 170,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 169,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 167,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 161,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 158,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 132,965 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 124,428 miles

all tyre walls slightly perished

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 124,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 122,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear section of sill underneath corroding

rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorating,recommend replacement

slight damage to nearside front chassis to suspension lower wishbone front mounting point,recommend attention

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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G451 VWD is a 2012 Nissan Pao in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G451 VWD, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pao is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G451 VWD is a 2012 Nissan Pao, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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