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P303 WYJ

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,568 mi
Last recorded149,568 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 WYJ
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 149,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 149,568 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 133,194 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 132,506 miles

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

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

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

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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P303 WYJ is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P303 WYJ, 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 P303 WYJ registered?

P303 WYJ is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P303 WYJ safe to buy?

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