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R470 HBA

1997 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,352 mi
Last recorded137,352 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Largo119,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 137,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 130,871 miles

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

advise sterring rack bushes has slight play.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 130,748 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(N/S/R)

Deep cut in N/S/F tyre(to cords)

O/S dipped beam image very poor(lens)

O/S/R combination lamp loose

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 121,803 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f/cv boot repaird with silicone

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,317 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 94,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,031 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,621 miles

n/s o/s front abs sensors insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,621 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s o/s front abs sensors insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R470 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Largo in White with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R470 HBA, 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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R470 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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