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P553 JEC

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,421 mi
Last recorded70,421 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 JEC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 70,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 64,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,081 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,858 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,014 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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P553 JEC is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P553 JEC, 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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What year was P553 JEC registered?

P553 JEC is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P553 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 JEC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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