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M397 TNF

1995 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,956 mi
Last recorded66,956 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Nissan Patrol123,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 TNF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,956 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes, within limits.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake has slightly reduced performance.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop insecure.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 66,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,474 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front hubs slight leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 60,473 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing carnt get too (5.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front hubs slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,592 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,660 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,837 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,837 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 43,110 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,110 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,501 miles

n/s/r lens been repaired

all discs pitted

brake pipes greased

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f swivel hub slightly pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,178 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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M397 TNF is a 1995 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M397 TNF, 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 M397 TNF registered?

M397 TNF is a 1995 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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