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P491 JWL

1997 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

338,599 mi
Last recorded338,599 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 JWL
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 338,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 338,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 335,482 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 328,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 319,330 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 317,010 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 313,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 312,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 308,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 299,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 295,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 295,127 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 292,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 287,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 283,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

small cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 283,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

small cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 280,881 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 280,821 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 275,130 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 275,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 267,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 257,540 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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P491 JWL is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P491 JWL, 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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P491 JWL is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P491 JWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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