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G526 OKY

1989 Nissan Pao

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,383 mi
Last recorded168,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Pao109,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 OKY
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head/bonnet catch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 168,383 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head/bonnet catch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 163,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 163,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 159,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 159,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 155,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 154,054 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 154,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 150,505 miles

Coolant leak @ radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box/pipe junction (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component atf fluid visible leaking from rack boot, suspect internal seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill/b pillar very near excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill/b pillar near excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very near excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,625 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of detioration

Fail 25 May 2016 124,697 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of detioration

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,075 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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G526 OKY is a 1989 Nissan Pao in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 G526 OKY, 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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G526 OKY is a 1989 Nissan Pao, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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