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P418 DFR

1996 Nissan Largo

Black Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 DFR
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 162,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL REAR BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 162,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear upper and lower near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 160,893 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 156,296 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 156,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 155,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both drivers and passengers front tyres showing perishing on outer edges

both front headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2014 151,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 151,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 137,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 125,054 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 121,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2009 110,628 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

surface corrosion underbody front and rear

Fail 27 May 2009 110,628 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion underbody front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,117 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 104,117 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 104,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 104,028 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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P418 DFR is a 1996 Nissan Largo in Black with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P418 DFR, 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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P418 DFR is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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