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F383 OTA

1989 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 4160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

262,498 mi
Last recorded262,498 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Patrol128,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF383 OTA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,160cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 262,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 247,878 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 247,878 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,593 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,592 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 207,374 miles

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

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

rear belts not accesable

Fail 3 Aug 2009 207,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear belts not accesable

Pass 28 Jul 2008 187,126 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 186,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 161,571 miles

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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F383 OTA is a 1989 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 4,160cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 F383 OTA, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F383 OTA registered?

F383 OTA is a 1989 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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