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P470 LVX

1997 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,511 mi
Last recorded219,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 LVX
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 219,511 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 219,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 219,478 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 219,784 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 219,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 214,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 213,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 27 Feb 2019 213,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

vehicle chassis has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Jul 2015 205,354 miles

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)

Oil leak

fuel pipes getting poor

slight oil leak from front steering spheres

Pass 30 Jun 2014 197,459 miles

Exhust box outer shell corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 197,459 miles

Exhust box outer shell corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 184,850 miles

4x4 off road tyres fitted

O/s front axle swivel seal leaking near brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 184,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

4x4 off road tyres fitted

O/s front axle swivel seal leaking near brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2012 182,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 178,630 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns os steps corrision

nsr hub sill leaking

rear fuel pipes corroded

steering damper corrision

Pass 13 Nov 2009 171,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

side steps corrision

Pass 20 Nov 2008 164,062 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf osf hub seals slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 154,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 146,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 137,765 miles

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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P470 LVX is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P470 LVX, 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 P470 LVX registered?

P470 LVX is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P470 LVX safe to buy?

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