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CJZ 4979

2002 Nissan Patrol

Orange Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,065 mi
Last recorded179,065 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Patrol90,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 4979
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 179,065 miles

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

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2025 178,913 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,656 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 174,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 4 Dec 2022 174,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 23 May 2016 161,642 miles

Nearside Front Top spherical ball housing pin has play

Fail 23 May 2016 161,642 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Top spherical ball housing pin has play

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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CJZ 4979 is a 2002 Nissan Patrol in Orange with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 90,618 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 CJZ 4979, 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 24 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 CJZ 4979 registered?

CJZ 4979 is a 2002 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is CJZ 4979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJZ 4979 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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