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P478 JRB

1996 Nissan Largo

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 JRB
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,672 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,515 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,767 miles

Both offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 94,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,761 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,469 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 73,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,924 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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P478 JRB is a 1996 Nissan Largo in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P478 JRB, 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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What year was P478 JRB registered?

P478 JRB is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P478 JRB safe to buy?

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