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EJ51 FRK

2001 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,024 mi
Last recorded192,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FRK
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 192,024 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 190,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 187,469 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 181,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 181,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 178,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 178,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re-fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 172,953 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 172,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower shockabsorber bush has play

Pass 20 Jan 2017 162,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 at rear of car connected to rear load valve as marked with chalk. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play hub/orb assembly (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play hub/orb assembly (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 149,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,688 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 132,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 104,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 73,500 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,500 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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EJ51 FRK is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 FRK, 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 EJ51 FRK registered?

EJ51 FRK is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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