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R500 SMG

2003 Nissan Largo

Blue Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Largo108,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SMG
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,923 miles

centre stop inop

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

centre stop inop

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,426 miles

n/s mirror in poor condition - advise attention

Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,426 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror in poor condition - advise attention

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,452 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,612 miles

all brake pipes corroded. osf drop link has slight play.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 42,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,666 miles

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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R500 SMG is a 2003 Nissan Largo in Blue with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 108,406 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 R500 SMG, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Largo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R500 SMG registered?

R500 SMG is a 2003 Nissan Largo, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is R500 SMG safe to buy?

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