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M170 VTS

1995 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,233 mi
Last recorded199,233 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Nissan Patrol123,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 VTS
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 199,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 199,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 196,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 193,966 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 193,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 191,553 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 191,293 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 188,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 186,113 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 185,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 182,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 182,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front swivel bearings both sides

slight play in steering pitman arm ball joint and n/s front balljoint from pitman arm

Pass 6 Mar 2006 177,370 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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M170 VTS is a 1995 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M170 VTS, 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 M170 VTS registered?

M170 VTS is a 1995 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M170 VTS safe to buy?

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