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F212 GRR

1988 Nissan Patrol

Bronze Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,240 mi
Last recorded119,240 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 GRR
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 119,240 miles

condition and repair of exhaust and blowing

conditon and repair of bodywork

Pass 26 Aug 2008 114,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 114,349 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,858 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 106,857 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 101,483 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,359 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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F212 GRR is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Bronze with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F212 GRR, 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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What year was F212 GRR registered?

F212 GRR is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F212 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F212 GRR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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