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N51 APY

1996 Nissan Patrol

White Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,884 mi
Last recorded198,884 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 APY
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2008 198,884 miles

slight play on offside swivel bottom joint also slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 194,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 192,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N51 APY is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in White with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N51 APY, 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 N51 APY registered?

N51 APY is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N51 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 APY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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