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N393 KUD

1996 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,949 mi
Last recorded138,949 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 KUD
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 137,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,978 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,576 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower suspension elements heavy corroded

Central Lower front and rear part chassis had some welding repairs and its got heavy corrosion in places covered by grease.

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower suspension elements heavy corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer outer shield corroded

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only 52% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 132,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 3 pipes to the brake load valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower suspension elements heavy corroded

Central Lower front and rear part chassis had some welding repairs and its got heavy corrosion in places covered by grease.

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower suspension elements heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower silencer outer shield corroded

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 132,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 129,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 126,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 125,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,064 miles

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

O/S/F bumper corner corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,226 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,226 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 121,254 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/f bumper

slight oil leaks both front hub ball joints

Pass 2 Jul 2007 121,240 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 116,429 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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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N393 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N393 KUD, 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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N393 KUD is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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