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N530 EJC

1996 Nissan Patrol

Red Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,685 mi
Last recorded129,685 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Patrol116,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 EJC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 129,685 miles

Nearside front tyres devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside front upper indicator not working

Play in both rear anti roll bar link d bushes

Fail 28 Dec 2016 129,685 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front tyres devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside front upper indicator not working

Oil filter leaking

Play in both rear anti roll bar link d bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 128,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on edges (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust has slight leak

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on edges (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust has slight leak

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,589 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,589 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 121,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal brake pipes mainly covered with grease. A good visual inspection not possible.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from the nearside front suspension/axle swivel joint.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,938 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 119,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 116,060 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 116,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,088 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

whole under side rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

whole under side rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,316 miles

Fuel lines corroded at rear O/S chassis leg.

O/S/F axle knuckle flange grease seal leaking. recommend repair.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 111,316 miles

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

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

Fuel lines corroded at rear O/S chassis leg.

O/S/F axle knuckle flange grease seal leaking. recommend repair.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 102,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,544 miles

n/s head lamp reflector getting rusted, steering wheel has up and down movement

Fail 8 Sep 2006 82,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s head lamp reflector getting rusted, steering wheel has up and down movement

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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N530 EJC is a 1996 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N530 EJC, 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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N530 EJC is a 1996 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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