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E257 CNJ

1988 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,990 mi
Last recorded208,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 CNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2005 208,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both door mirrors faiding

cut (long) in inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre no cords showing

front reg plate faiding

front slam panel corroded

steering wheel worn

Fail 8 Oct 2005 208,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both door mirrors faiding

corrosion to front slam panel

front reg plate faiding

long cut on inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre no cords showing

steering wheel worn

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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E257 CNJ is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 122,956 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 E257 CNJ, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E257 CNJ registered?

E257 CNJ is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E257 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 CNJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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