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N277 MCL

1996 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

245,030 mi
Last recorded245,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 MCL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 245,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 244,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 242,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 235,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 225,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 222,536 miles

Offside Front axle slightly leaking fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 222,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front axle slightly leaking fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 220,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 220,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 209,946 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper slight oil seepage

underside generally corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 209,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper slight oil seepage

underside generally corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 203,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2017 203,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2016 195,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 195,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 184,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,468 miles

rear seats folded away

Fail 21 Aug 2013 76,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 20 Aug 2012 167,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 167,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 161,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 161,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 149,313 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 149,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 131,662 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 131,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N277 MCL is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N277 MCL, 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 N277 MCL registered?

N277 MCL is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N277 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 MCL shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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