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E470 DMB

1988 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

539,547 mi
Last recorded539,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 DMB
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 539,547 miles

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

interior mirror (non obligatory) insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2013 539,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror (non obligatory) insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 530,882 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

only two passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 525,909 miles

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

blanking plug missing from nearside rear brake calliper top slide/bolt

clutch slave cylinder boot split and ineffective

Fail 10 Feb 2011 525,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

blanking plug missing from nearside rear brake calliper top slide/bolt

clutch slave cylinder boot split and ineffective

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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E470 DMB is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E470 DMB, 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.

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E470 DMB is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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