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G538 WNJ

1990 Nissan Pao

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,587 mi
Last recorded159,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Pao120,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 WNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 159,587 miles

rear exhaust box support on outer edge not fixed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 159,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 159,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 159,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise play nsf lower wishbone inner front bush

Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,278 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,867 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,867 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 121,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,052 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 113,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,304 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 98,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 88,432 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,412 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,886 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 80,879 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

near side rear tyre was under inflated

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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G538 WNJ is a 1990 Nissan Pao in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G538 WNJ, 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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What year was G538 WNJ registered?

G538 WNJ is a 1990 Nissan Pao, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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