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L278 FNC

1994 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Patrol125,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 FNC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,451 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 103,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,772 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 98,766 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,493 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 87,931 miles

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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L278 FNC is a 1994 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L278 FNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L278 FNC?

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What year was L278 FNC registered?

L278 FNC is a 1994 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L278 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 FNC shows 6 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.

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