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G785 SAA

1990 Nissan Pao

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,741 mi
Last recorded135,741 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Pao120,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 SAA
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 135,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,007 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 135,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,583 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,571 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 134,571 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,396 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,491 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,457 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,542 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,785 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 127,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.34% max 3.50% (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack nearside and offside (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section in several places (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,153 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 125,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 118,010 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 118,010 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 115,961 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 115,961 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,042 miles

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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G785 SAA is a 1990 Nissan Pao in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 G785 SAA, 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 G785 SAA registered?

G785 SAA is a 1990 Nissan Pao, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G785 SAA safe to buy?

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