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P472 JVM

1997 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,180 mi
Last recorded76,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 JVM
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 76,180 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner sill and rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Heavy corrosion to the underside of the vehicle including various braking and suspension components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front bumper corner tapped

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,050 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2014 62,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,947 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,517 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,791 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,779 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,348 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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P472 JVM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P472 JVM, 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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P472 JVM is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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