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L161 PFL

1994 Nissan Patrol

Silver Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

211,225 mi
Last recorded211,225 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Patrol125,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 PFL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 211,225 miles

Corrosion evident throughout of underside of vehicle

Exhaust emits slight smoke under accleration

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 211,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion evident throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2012 209,812 miles

Offside wiperblade split

Entire underside of vehicle corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Long parking brake travel

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 209,793 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Entire underside of vehicle corroded.

Long parking brake travel

Offside wiperblade split

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 208,380 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 208,337 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 207,309 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 207,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2008 203,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2008 203,033 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2007 195,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 195,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 190,869 miles

Ball joint has slight 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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L161 PFL is a 1994 Nissan Patrol in Silver with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,852 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 L161 PFL, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L161 PFL is a 1994 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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