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P259 EJM

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 EJM
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 164,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 164,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 160,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 156,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 149,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 140,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 129,849 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 129,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P259 EJM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P259 EJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P259 EJM registered?

P259 EJM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P259 EJM safe to buy?

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