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BBJ 698Y

1983 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Nissan Patrol71,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 698Y
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 80,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,633 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 69,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,959 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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BBJ 698Y is a 1983 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBJ 698Y, 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.

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What year was BBJ 698Y registered?

BBJ 698Y is a 1983 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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