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G481 BBK

2003 Nissan Pao

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

220,356 mi
Last recorded220,356 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pao132,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 BBK
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 220,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 219,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 219,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 218,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 216,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 215,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 213,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 213,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 212,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 209,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 207,506 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 203,432 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 200,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 195,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 189,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 183,140 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 183,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 175,797 miles

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

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 166,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 166,203 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 156,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 146,309 miles

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

Oil leak

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

dampness around power steering rack pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2006 136,316 miles

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

slight binding offside rear brake

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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G481 BBK is a 2003 Nissan Pao in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 132,882 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 G481 BBK, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Pao is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G481 BBK is a 2003 Nissan Pao, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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