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P131 GBW

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,822 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all chassis / sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 101,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis has some corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2016 99,201 miles

general under body corrosion (age related)

oil leaks

sidewall wear to n/s/r sidewall

Fail 16 May 2015 97,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to fuel pipes

general underbody corrosion for age (structually sound)

sidewall wear to n/s/r tyre

tyre sidewall wear to n/s and o/s front tyres

uneven wear to front tyres on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2015 97,039 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

general underbody corrosion for age (structually sound)

sidewall wear to n/s/r tyre

tyre sidewall wear to n/s and o/s front tyres

uneven wear to front tyres on outer edges

Fail 24 May 2014 94,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel arches and sills

exhaust corroded (not blowing)

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

Pass 24 May 2014 94,654 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel arches and sills

exhaust corroded (not blowing)

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

Pass 29 May 2013 91,699 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear 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 worn (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust skin seperating (not blowing)

general corrosion to vehicle under body and chassis

n/s/f bump stop insecure

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

Fail 29 May 2013 91,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear 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 worn (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust skin seperating (not blowing)

general corrosion to vehicle under body and chassis

n/s/f bump stop insecure

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 28 May 2012 88,442 miles

Both outer sills have slight corrosion.

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside front tyre cracking/perrishing.

Pass 26 May 2011 85,123 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

general corrosion under vehicle (chassis)

Pass 29 May 2010 82,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

general light corrosion to chassis

slight side wall wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 79,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 74,444 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,547 miles

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

offside and nearside front ball swivels some corrosion

Pass 17 May 2006 65,547 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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P131 GBW is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 106,740 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 P131 GBW, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P131 GBW is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P131 GBW safe to buy?

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