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P389 FJM

1997 Nissan Patrol

Grey Petrol 4169cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,692 mi
Last recorded156,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 FJM
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 156,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 156,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,469 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 15,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 150,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 134,081 miles

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

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

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

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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P389 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 4,169cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P389 FJM, 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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What year was P389 FJM registered?

P389 FJM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P389 FJM safe to buy?

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