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H16 DWN

2008 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,325 mi
Last recorded144,325 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Patrol61,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DWN
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 144,325 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

seats 6 & 7 folded away

Fail 13 May 2026 144,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.72 emission value 0.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking hose in middle o/s of vehicle leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

seats 6 & 7 folded away

Pass 6 Mar 2025 140,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 140,710 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front plate can not be clearly read due to auxiliary lamp bracket obscuring it. (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Cracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 136,758 miles

Cumulative wear noted within steering and front suspension swivels and ball joints, however no individual component is considered to be excessively worn.

Front Auxiliary front lighting " spotlights marker lights etc" disconnected at time of test therefore not subject to test

Fail 23 Feb 2024 136,758 miles

Cumulative wear noted within steering and front suspension swivels and ball joints, however no individual component is considered to be excessively worn.

Front Auxiliary front lighting " spotlights marker lights etc" disconnected at time of test therefore not subject to test

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits and layout does not conform with current UK specifications. Plate replaced (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front plate can not be clearly read due to auxiliary lamp bracket obscuring it. Bracket adjusted to allow clear view of plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,111 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

All underside showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 115,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under side showing corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Oil leak hub

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,205 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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H16 DWN is a 2008 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 61,757 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 H16 DWN, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Patrol is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H16 DWN is a 2008 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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