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A156 UYB

1988 Nissan Patrol

Silver Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,052 mi
Last recorded112,052 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 UYB
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 111,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,549 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,006 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering idler worn but not excessively

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,277 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel balls (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 108,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 107,952 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively idler on front (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively idler on front (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,222 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,741 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,672 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner from idler (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,846 miles

Front axle knuckle joints slightly leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,765 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,134 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Please note:Six seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear o/s bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 95,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Please note : Six seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear o/s bump stop missing

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,113 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 9 Jun 2008 95,111 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,463 miles

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

o/s/r door wont open from either side {pass-advise} corrision on both rear seals but not holed {pass-advise}.

oil leak

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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A156 UYB is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 122,956 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 A156 UYB, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A156 UYB registered?

A156 UYB is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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