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G546 VML

1990 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

189,181 mi
Last recorded189,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Nissan Patrol123,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 VML
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2010 189,181 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

slight leak on nearside front hub seal

Fail 4 Jan 2010 189,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 189,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 186,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 186,605 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Battery insecure

nearside and offside axle swivel joints corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 174,823 miles

both headlight reflectors corroded

both sidesteps support bars corroded and weak

Fail 12 Dec 2006 174,104 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both side steps support bars corroded and weak

head light reflectors corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 168,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G546 VML is a 1990 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 123,061 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 G546 VML, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G546 VML is a 1990 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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