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P511 EJO

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 EJO
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,556 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 136,014 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded / insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting / chassis corroded / split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires separated in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper mounting bolt missing x2

tow bar retaining bolt missing x2

track rods end split pins missing

Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under sealed sprayed under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2018 126,490 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,311 miles

under body thick under sealed

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,432 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 117,420 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,350 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 113,350 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,625 miles

chassis starting to corroed in several places

Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,620 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,974 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 105,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,307 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 101,003 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 93,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front tracktor joints corroded.o/s front bump stop missing.

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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P511 EJO is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P511 EJO, 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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P511 EJO is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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