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J379 VAN

1992 Nissan Patrol

Red Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,035 mi
Last recorded175,035 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Patrol119,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 VAN
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 175,035 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 174,840 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 174,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 166,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 166,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 157,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 157,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J379 VAN is a 1992 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 119,412 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 J379 VAN, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J379 VAN is a 1992 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 5 March 1992.

Is J379 VAN safe to buy?

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