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P473 KTF

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,655 mi
Last recorded201,655 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 KTF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 201,655 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 201,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 187,357 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 182,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 182,725 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2014 179,602 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 175,168 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 175,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside front shock absorber weak.

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

Pass 25 May 2012 162,263 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 147,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 147,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 137,166 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2009 128,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 128,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 112,148 miles

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

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

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

front hubs leaking oil

n/s/f bump stop loose

Fail 28 May 2008 112,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front hubs leaking oil

n/s/f bump stop loose

Pass 31 May 2007 97,937 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f hub leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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P473 KTF is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P473 KTF, 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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P473 KTF is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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