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DX51 MLV

2001 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,020 mi
Last recorded127,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MLV
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2014 122,950 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 May 2014 122,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 118,178 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2012 112,546 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre but not down to reinforsement

front engine oil pipe insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 112,546 miles

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

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre but not down to reinforsement

front engine oil pipe insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 100,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,296 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2009 73,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,911 miles

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

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

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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DX51 MLV is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX51 MLV, 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 DX51 MLV registered?

DX51 MLV is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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