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N243 PTL

1996 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 PTL
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,000 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tred

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 90,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,089 miles

head lamp ain is poor

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2009 86,089 miles

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

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

head lamp ain is poor

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering track rod ends leaking grease but no play in joints.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,310 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,057 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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N243 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Largo in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 127,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N243 PTL, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Largo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N243 PTL registered?

N243 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 21 April 1996.

Is N243 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 PTL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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