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L179 GTX

1993 Nissan Largo

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,152 mi
Last recorded160,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Largo127,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 GTX
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 160,152 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 160,152 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 160,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 143,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 138,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2008 138,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 126,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 126,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,593 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 115,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L179 GTX is a 1993 Nissan Largo in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 127,448 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 L179 GTX, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Largo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L179 GTX registered?

L179 GTX is a 1993 Nissan Largo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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