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P488 UAF

1996 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,294 mi
Last recorded153,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 UAF
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 153,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 142,116 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 141,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 131,289 miles

both front anti roll bar link ball joint covers insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,745 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,745 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,044 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 107,041 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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P488 UAF is a 1996 Nissan Largo in White with a 1,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P488 UAF, 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 P488 UAF registered?

P488 UAF is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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