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F587 MTW

1988 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,086 mi
Last recorded108,086 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Patrol122,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 MTW
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,086 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed, unable to check quality of repairs

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts/inner sills/floors heavily undersealed over repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,952 miles

old corrosion welding repairs

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

old corrosion welding repairs

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,612 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,554 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 105,118 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 105,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 104,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 104,552 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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F587 MTW is a 1988 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F587 MTW, 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 F587 MTW registered?

F587 MTW is a 1988 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F587 MTW safe to buy?

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