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P161 FWP

1996 Nissan Largo

White Petrol 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 FWP
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 122,303 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner sill corroding

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

Pass 5 May 2015 121,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f bumper slight damage

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f bumper slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,121 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 108,121 miles

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

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

various areas of underside corrosion present

Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 98,269 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 89,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,852 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Largo?

Based on 13,079 MOT tests across 1,274 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
6,140
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,006
fog lamp not working 891
Steering rack gaiter split 546
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 453
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P161 FWP is a 1996 Nissan Largo in White with a 2,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 127,287 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 Largo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,006 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P161 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Largo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Largo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P161 FWP is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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