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A998 HFK

1983 Nissan Patrol

Silver Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,427 mi
Last recorded48,427 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Nissan Patrol71,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA998 HFK
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,427 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 48,425 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

general underbody corosion

various brake pipes coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 48,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

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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A998 HFK is a 1983 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 71,085 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 A998 HFK, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A998 HFK?

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What year was A998 HFK registered?

A998 HFK is a 1983 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A998 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A998 HFK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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