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P493 AHO

1996 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

246,814 mi
Last recorded246,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 AHO
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 246,814 miles

heavily undersealed and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 246,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 231,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 231,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 231,781 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight underside corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 255,532 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 255,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 179,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 179,751 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 178,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 178,908 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside sill is damaged but not split

Pass 15 Nov 2016 174,268 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED AT REAR

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISY ON ROTATION

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Fail 9 Nov 2016 174,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO T CONNECTOR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO T CONNECTOR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED AT REAR

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISY ON ROTATION

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 3 Dec 2015 169,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill has been crushed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 169,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has gone soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill has been crushed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 164,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in antiroll bar bushes botth sides

Fail 1 Dec 2014 164,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 157,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 157,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perished

offside rear tyre close to limits and has a cut in the side wall but no cords on show

Pass 11 Sep 2013 157,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 157,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 148,976 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 148,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P493 AHO is a 1996 Nissan Largo in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 P493 AHO, 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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P493 AHO is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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