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C20 RSG

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,728 mi
Last recorded154,728 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 RSG
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 154,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,556 miles

Advise underside of vehicle and components under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play offside hub

Pass 12 Apr 2024 153,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 153,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 153,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 153,530 miles

rear body panels corroded

slight oil leak from lower engine

Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wheel bearings slight play

slight corrosion nearside inner sill

Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,246 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Aug 2018 150,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 147,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,960 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 76,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,386 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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C20 RSG is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 107,542 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 C20 RSG, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C20 RSG registered?

C20 RSG is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is C20 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 RSG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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