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N518 UMS

1996 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 UMS
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 159,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 145,000 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 136,205 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded (rear above/arond rear axle)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 120,216 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 120,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,503 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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N518 UMS is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N518 UMS, 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 N518 UMS registered?

N518 UMS is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N518 UMS safe to buy?

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