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F3 GHT

1989 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Patrol128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 GHT
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 76,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 555,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 55,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,522 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,637 miles

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

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

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 4 Nov 2011 50,630 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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 13 Jul 2010 47,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 46,344 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,184 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,450 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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F3 GHT is a 1989 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F3 GHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 GHT registered?

F3 GHT is a 1989 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F3 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 GHT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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