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BU51 NMX

2001 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NMX
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,488 miles

Under the body and all prescribed area heavily covered with under seal spray

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 107,000 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipes from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 105,052 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 101,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,583 miles

Both front swivel's corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 92,583 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Both front swivel's corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,954 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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BU51 NMX is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 NMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 NMX registered?

BU51 NMX is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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