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N455 DRJ

1996 Nissan Patrol

Grey Lpg 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,266 mi
Last recorded115,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 DRJ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 115,266 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,544 miles

Front hub swivel shperes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jun 2010 109,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front hub swivel shperes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,097 miles

Front swivel hub assemlies corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Slight corrosion around chassis

Various small cuts around tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,467 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 99,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,984 miles

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

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

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

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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N455 DRJ is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 4,169cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N455 DRJ, 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 N455 DRJ registered?

N455 DRJ is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N455 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N455 DRJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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