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PAO 243P

2005 Nissan Pao

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,735 mi
Last recorded122,735 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Pao113,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 243P
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 111,612 miles

small oil leak

Pass 12 May 2018 110,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 107,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,634 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,604 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 104,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,798 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot floor shows corrosion

nearside and offside floor to sills show corrosion and repairs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under body shows welded reairs

Fail 23 Aug 2010 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

under body shows welded repairs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 88,893 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator

slight leak from near side cv gaiter

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2009 88,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak from bottom of the radiator.

Pinhole in n/s outer c.v boot.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

n/s/r tyre worn low.

o/s headlamp bulb brighter than n/s.

o/s rear shock absorber damp.

o/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak from bottom of the radiator.

Front brake pads are worn almost to the backplate.

Pinhole in n/s outer c.v boot.

Slight fluid leak from steering rack.

n/s/r tyre worn low.

o/s headlamp bulb brighter than n/s.

o/s rear shock absorber damp.

o/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,540 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,877 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 50,877 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Pao?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
2,369
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Steering rack gaiter split 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 54
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PAO 243P is a 2005 Nissan Pao in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 113,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pao fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAO 243P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pao typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Pao is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PAO 243P is a 2005 Nissan Pao, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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