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P461 KWA

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,199 mi
Last recorded180,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 KWA
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 180,199 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 180,126 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

off-side front sphere slight oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 177,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 177,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 175,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 170,287 miles

oil leak from offside front swivel joint

service brake efficiency only just within required limit

service brake feels slightly spongy

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2006 170,020 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak from offside front swivel housing

service brake efficiency only just within required limit

some play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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P461 KWA is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P461 KWA, 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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P461 KWA is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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