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51 CWT

1997 Nissan Patrol

White Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,711 mi
Last recorded80,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 CWT
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,279 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 71,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,227 miles

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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51 CWT is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in White with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 51 CWT, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 51 CWT registered?

51 CWT is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is 51 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 CWT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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