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N271 HGL

1996 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,657 mi
Last recorded152,657 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 HGL
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 152,657 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill seam slight crack

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front tyre slight perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 152,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill seam slight crack

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside front tyre slight perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 144,747 miles

Exhaust flexi deterioated.

Handbrake travel.

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

Fail 27 May 2011 144,747 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust flexi deterioated.

Handbrake travel.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 140,239 miles

exhaust manifold bolts loose

Fail 5 Aug 2010 140,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust manifold bolts loose

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,498 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 128,180 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,587 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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N271 HGL is a 1996 Nissan Largo in White with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N271 HGL, 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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N271 HGL is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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