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P176 UCL

1997 Nissan Patrol

Bronze Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

251,575 mi
Last recorded251,575 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 UCL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 251,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 251,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 250,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 249,333 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 248,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 248,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 246,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 245,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 243,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel arches corroded

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 243,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 242,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 242,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 239,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 239,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 238,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 238,487 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 236,719 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front floor panel corroded

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2014 236,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front floor panel corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 235,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 235,950 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 233,276 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 233,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 228,434 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 222,126 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 221,947 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside front seat

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

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

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

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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P176 UCL is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Bronze with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P176 UCL, 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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P176 UCL is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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