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N311 HSF

1996 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2825cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,503 mi
Last recorded239,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 HSF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,825cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 239,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 236,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 234,578 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 234,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 232,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 230,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 226,918 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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N311 HSF is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,825cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N311 HSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N311 HSF registered?

N311 HSF is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N311 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 HSF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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