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N201 DJA

1996 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,139 mi
Last recorded104,139 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 DJA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 104,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,074 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 100,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,426 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,431 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,431 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,361 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 93,601 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 90,184 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,109 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

o/s/r lens broken pass and advise

Pass 3 Jan 2006 85,859 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 85,848 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

oil leak on o/s/f hub

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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N201 DJA is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,352 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 N201 DJA, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N201 DJA is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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