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N256 VNP

1996 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 VNP
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 153,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 153,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 152,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 152,628 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 152,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,563 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 151,221 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 150,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 148,381 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 144,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 141,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 134,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 134,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear chassis freashly undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2007 125,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

steel brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 6 Aug 2007 125,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 9 Aug 2006 116,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes undersealed

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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N256 VNP is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N256 VNP, 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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What year was N256 VNP registered?

N256 VNP is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N256 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 VNP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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