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J288 WVN

1996 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 WVN
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,292 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 101,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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J288 WVN is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,352 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 J288 WVN, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J288 WVN registered?

J288 WVN is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is J288 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 WVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J288 WVN have outstanding finance?

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