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FPV 261

1994 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Patrol125,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 261
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2013 98,379 miles

O/S SILL CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TRACK ROD END

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

N/S BATTERY WOBBLY

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,379 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

N/S BATTERY WOBBLY

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

O/S SILL CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting in ns inner rear sill

front bumper missing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper not fitted

front number plate stuck on bonnet front

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,555 miles

fuel pipes corroded

os hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf swivel seal leaking

slight play in ns lower king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f axle swivel joint leaking oil

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight im-balance on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,586 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FPV 261 is a 1994 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,852 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 FPV 261, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPV 261 registered?

FPV 261 is a 1994 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is FPV 261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 261 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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