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N543 BRC

1996 Nissan Largo

White Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,864 mi
Last recorded172,864 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Largo127,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 BRC
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 172,864 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 172,472 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

battery loose

both headlight images poor

both rear hubs tight to rotate close to limits

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around ns of steering arm

exhaust corroded

front dsics worn

osf and nsr inner wheel rims dented

osr tyre seems flat

play in steering arms

rear most brake pipe on rear axle covered

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2013 172,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

battery loose

both headlight images poor

both rear hubs tight to rotate close to limits

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around ns of steering arm

exhaust corroded

front dsics worn

osf and nsr inner wheel rims dented

osr tyre seems flat

play in steering arms

rear most brake pipe on rear axle covered

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 168,459 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 168,459 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 159,517 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 147,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 130,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,868 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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N543 BRC 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 70%.

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 N543 BRC, 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 N543 BRC registered?

N543 BRC is a 1996 Nissan Largo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N543 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 BRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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