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P251 SWC

2008 Nissan Largo

White Petrol 2388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,576 mi
Last recorded184,576 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Largo128,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 SWC
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 184,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached Both front legs (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sills filled/repaired

Fail 19 Mar 2020 182,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose both side skirts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all ball joint gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (i))

head light mounts broken and have been repaired

main beam tell tale glows dim when on dip

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2019 162,381 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 162,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,476 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 153,475 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,891 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2016 148,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear heater hoses/pipes slightly leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2015 145,745 miles

coolant starting to leak from rear heater pipe

Fail 30 Dec 2015 145,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

coolant starting to leak from rear heater pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s side skirt loose

rear windows tinted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 131,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s side skirt loose

rear windows tinted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 113,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P251 SWC is a 2008 Nissan Largo in White with a 2,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 128,101 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 P251 SWC, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Largo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P251 SWC is a 2008 Nissan Largo, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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