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PAO 838P

2004 Nissan Pao

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,040 mi
Last recorded202,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pao174,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 838P
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 202,040 miles

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear boot floor, spare wheel well, rear inner wheel arches, floors, sill panels and front crossmember starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes, front to rear metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2023 201,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear boot floor, spare wheel well, rear inner wheel arches, floors and front crossmember starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear reverse lamp not working

slight oil and coolant leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2023 201,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front suspension top mounting slight movement

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear boot floor, spare wheel well, rear inner wheel arches, floors and front crossmember starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear reverse lamp not working

slight oil and coolant leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2022 200,006 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead seam (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear pocket corroded/holed, not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

boot floor corroded, spare wheel well and above rear box

front crossmember corroded/holed

Fail 10 Mar 2022 199,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead seam (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear pocket corroded/holed, not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded, spare wheel well and above rear box

front crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 16 Jan 2021 185,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 185,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 181,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 177,174 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 177,174 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 169,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 158,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 158,710 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 154,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,272 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 148,271 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 128,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 128,160 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,162 miles

exhaust very rusty

ns sill rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 103,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 103,024 miles

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 838P is a 2004 Nissan Pao in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 174,460 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 838P, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pao is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PAO 838P is a 2004 Nissan Pao, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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