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J717 RTA

1995 Nissan Patrol

Gold Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,649 mi
Last recorded155,649 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Patrol123,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 RTA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 155,649 miles

all chassis and suspension components have surface rust

Fail 5 Mar 2014 155,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all chassis and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 19 Nov 2012 152,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 152,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fog light switch no tail light

Pass 7 Feb 2011 151,390 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 151,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 150,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 150,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 149,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 148,673 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 148,673 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 147,615 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 147,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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J717 RTA is a 1995 Nissan Patrol in Gold with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 123,231 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 J717 RTA, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J717 RTA registered?

J717 RTA is a 1995 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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