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F437 OBW

1989 Nissan Patrol

Silver Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Patrol128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 OBW
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,521 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly loose

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit, offside headlamp aim is on lower limit

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,086 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 73,086 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,780 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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F437 OBW is a 1989 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F437 OBW, 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 F437 OBW registered?

F437 OBW is a 1989 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F437 OBW safe to buy?

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