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N278 YOH

1996 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,819 mi
Last recorded111,819 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 YOH
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 111,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Both front tractor joint inner seals leaking, allowing oil to come close to braking system.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 111,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Both front tractor joint inner seals leaking, allowing oil to come close to braking system.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brakes not checked due to vehicle not being safe to test.

nearside side step insecure

Pass 23 May 2008 103,168 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake disc backing plate missing

offside front tractor joint leaking oil

Fail 22 May 2008 103,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake disc backing plate missing

offside front tractor joint leaking oil

Pass 24 May 2006 96,521 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2005 87,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 87,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both track rod end rubber boots torn

slight dampness at steering box

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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N278 YOH is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N278 YOH, 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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N278 YOH is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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