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18 RB

1993 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,548 mi
Last recorded177,548 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Patrol127,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 RB
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 177,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 175,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 175,479 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 170,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 166,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and centre diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 24 Jan 2022 166,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and centre diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 19 Feb 2021 163,507 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 163,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,259 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 159,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,357 miles

Rear silencer is deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,357 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Step retaining bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner outer sill and offside rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 152,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 152,419 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 152,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 142,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 142,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 132,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriated

Fail 11 Jul 2015 132,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,776 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Transmission oil leak.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 124,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 12,299 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 120,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 116,145 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 116,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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18 RB is a 1993 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 127,879 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 RB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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18 RB is a 1993 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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