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FSU 881

1993 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,962 mi
Last recorded179,962 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Patrol127,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 881
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 179,962 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 178,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 177,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 176,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 176,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 176,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 174,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 171,484 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play both o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 169,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 166,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 162,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 158,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 155,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 151,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 146,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 145,415 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 142,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 133,555 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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FSU 881 is a 1993 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 127,879 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 FSU 881, 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 33 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 FSU 881 registered?

FSU 881 is a 1993 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is FSU 881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 881 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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