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R31 LHO

1998 Nissan Largo

White Petrol 2380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

209,102 mi
Last recorded209,102 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Largo101,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 LHO
MakeNissan
ModelLargo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 209,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORRISION FRONT AND BACK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 208,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 208,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 208,386 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 203,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear under body component corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 190,320 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 171,692 miles

Both sills corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 157,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 152,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers detiorating

offside rear inner brake light not working

slight play in steering rack on offside

steering rack wet on nearside but no sign of a leak time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 152,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers detiorating

offside rear inner brake light not working

slight play in steering rack on offside

steering rack wet on nearside but no sign of a leak time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 146,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 133,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 133,986 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,794 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f outer head lamp glass stone chip

Fail 1 Feb 2011 108,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f outer head lamp glass stone chip

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,326 miles

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

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R31 LHO is a 1998 Nissan Largo in White with a 2,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Largo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,530 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 R31 LHO, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Largo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R31 LHO is a 1998 Nissan Largo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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