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A18 EJS

2003 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EJS
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 124,898 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of n/s/r coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

front crossmember and radiator mounts corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,543 miles

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,980 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front spheres corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front spheres corroded

both front wipers deteriorating but clear screen

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,379 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front spheres corroded

both front wipers deteriorating but clear screen

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front spheres corroded

chassis as surface corrosion

o/s/f brake pipes going into junction boxes have slight corrosion

o/s/f top and bottom bearings have slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2013 100,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front spheres corroded

chassis as surface corrosion

o/s/f brake pipes going into junction boxes have slight corrosion

o/s/f top and bottom bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,626 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,622 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,037 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,350 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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A18 EJS is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 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 A18 EJS, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 EJS registered?

A18 EJS is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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