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AJ51 VTF

2001 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,733 mi
Last recorded167,733 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VTF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 167,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 152,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt snaped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 152,363 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel arch trim insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroding

Front diff has a large leak from both ends

Pass 20 Nov 2014 141,412 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,303 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 111,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 101,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,622 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,012 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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AJ51 VTF is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 93,718 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 AJ51 VTF, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ51 VTF registered?

AJ51 VTF is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is AJ51 VTF safe to buy?

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