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N51 ARD

1996 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,924 mi
Last recorded208,924 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 ARD
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 208,924 miles

advanced corrosion to both front swivel ball faces

advanced play in both front swivel hub pivot pins

corrosion to exhaust centre section

general under vehicle corrosion

oil leaking from both front hub swivels

Fail 15 May 2008 208,924 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion to both front swivel ball faces

advanced play in both front swivel hub pivot pins

corrosion to exhaust centre section

general under vehicle corrosion

oil leaking from both front hub swivels

Pass 27 Apr 2007 200,305 miles

advanced corrosion to os rear chassis members

Pass 27 Apr 2006 194,172 miles

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

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 ARD is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARD, 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 N51 ARD registered?

N51 ARD is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N51 ARD safe to buy?

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