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M172 VTS

1995 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Patrol123,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 VTS
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 88,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,855 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2007 80,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 80,502 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 75,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,091 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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M172 VTS is a 1995 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M172 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 M172 VTS registered?

M172 VTS is a 1995 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M172 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 VTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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