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P338 ERC

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,217 mi
Last recorded145,217 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 ERC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 145,217 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 144,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 141,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 141,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 139,527 miles

Oil leak

Some suspension bushes starting to perish

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,629 miles

surface rust underside spme play front hubs

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,490 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in front king pins and bearings

Underside has some surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,919 miles

Front and rear drop links have slight play

Front and rear springs rusty

Rear fuel pipes and brake pipes showing rust

Surface rust underside and soft in places

Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,548 miles

some play in anti poll bar bushes

some surface rust underside

rear numberplate poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,593 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 28 Jun 2012 128,593 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,421 miles

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

front suspension spheres corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 124,019 miles

chassis rusty

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r top shock absorber bush has slight play

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2009 120,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 116,859 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 108,713 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play front anti roll bar links

slight play near side front wheel bearing

stone chip in screen

underside rusty

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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P338 ERC is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P338 ERC, 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 P338 ERC registered?

P338 ERC is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P338 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 ERC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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