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E342 BKL

1987 Nissan Patrol

Bronze Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Patrol131,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 BKL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 95,386 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2006 95,371 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Advise replace tail pipe.

Body mountings worn.

Corrosion...1 bulkhead. 2 most metal brake pipes. 3 sills 4 wheel arches.

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

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

Wear in steering column.

n/s mirror broken.

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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E342 BKL is a 1987 Nissan Patrol in Bronze with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 131,364 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 E342 BKL, 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 39 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 E342 BKL registered?

E342 BKL is a 1987 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E342 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E342 BKL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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