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J444 GWR

1998 Nissan Patrol

Gold Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

442,471 mi
Last recorded442,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GWR
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 442,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 442,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 426,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 413,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 390,798 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 380,478 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 380,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 366,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 366,591 miles

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

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

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

rear seats down at time of test - unable to check seatbelt buckles

Pass 13 Mar 2018 356,565 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 356,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 355,480 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

under side slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 355,455 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 348,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both rear chassis rails but not in perscribed failure area

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2014 336,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel hubs leaking oil

both wiper blades split on ends

corrosion in both rear outer bodysills

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

Fail 24 Oct 2014 336,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front swivel hubs leaking oil

both wiper blades split on ends

corrosion in both rear outer bodysills

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

Pass 24 Oct 2013 329,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 328,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 321,751 miles

corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis next to fuel tank

possible oil leak from steering box

Fail 26 Oct 2012 321,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis next to fuel tank

possible oil leak from steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2011 313,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

Fail 21 Oct 2011 313,040 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 289,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 277,744 miles

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

front wings corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2008 277,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front wings corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2007 266,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 256,289 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 24 Jun 2006 256,269 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

exhaust system slightly corroded

minor stone chips to windscreen

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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J444 GWR is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Gold with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 107,542 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 J444 GWR, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J444 GWR is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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