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M33 SMY

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SMY
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,376 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2013 144,376 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,496 miles

steering lock missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 132,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering lock missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 120,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 120,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 106,619 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,450 miles

Both swivel housings badly corroded and pitted

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 87,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 72,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M33 SMY is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 107,542 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 M33 SMY, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M33 SMY is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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