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1997 Nissan Patrol

Red Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,587 mi
Last recorded30,587 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 SUV
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 30,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2013 30,587 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 28,705 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,650 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 26,650 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,342 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 25,342 miles

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

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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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E4 SUV is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,740 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 E4 SUV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E4 SUV registered?

E4 SUV is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is E4 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 SUV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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