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P953 VFA

1997 Nissan Largo

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,747 mi
Last recorded190,747 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Largo119,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 VFA
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 190,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-joint and rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 185,003 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner edges advise early replacement

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

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2017 185,003 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner edges advise early replacement

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2016 180,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit--1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear lower ball joint dust covers perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 180,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit--1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear lower ball joint dust covers perished

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 173,843 miles

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Feb 2015 173,833 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2014 167,264 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 167,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 159,931 miles

Both front brake discs worn thin

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Small cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Small cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2013 159,930 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs worn thin

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

Small cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Small cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2012 151,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 136,366 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake pedal has slight travel.

nearside front tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 136,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake pedal has slight travel.

nearside front tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 128,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 119,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 112,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s rack

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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P953 VFA is a 1997 Nissan Largo in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 119,622 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 P953 VFA, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Largo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P953 VFA is a 1997 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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