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GF51 VUA

2001 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,448 mi
Last recorded211,448 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Patrol93,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 VUA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 211,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 207,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 201,929 miles

Both front chassis mounts slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from the nearside front hun seal

Slight play in both front wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2022 196,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 194,179 miles

General under body corrosion. Rear discs rusty rebound rubbers badly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 193,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 192,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 190,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 188,780 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear antiroll bar D bushes worn

Fail 14 Jul 2015 188,780 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both rear antiroll bar D bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 175,815 miles

nsf tracta joint seal leaking

nsr antiroll bar link has play and knocking

rear discs lipped

rear pads worn low 2-3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 160,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 150,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 136,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 122,889 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 122,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,259 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,607 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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GF51 VUA is a 2001 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 93,718 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 GF51 VUA, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF51 VUA registered?

GF51 VUA is a 2001 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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