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F286 XOP

1988 Nissan Patrol

Bronze Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 XOP
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,380 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,332 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 117,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 117,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,174 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 117,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all posision lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 116,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring bushes in chassis (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,896 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring bushes in chassis (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,677 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,466 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 116,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 116,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 115,761 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,230 miles

n/s/r shock absorber detached

Fail 26 Oct 2006 114,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r shock absorber detached

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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F286 XOP is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Bronze with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 F286 XOP, 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 F286 XOP registered?

F286 XOP is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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