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P701 RFS

1997 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 RFS
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,687 miles

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test so rear seat belts not checked

Oil leak

both front swivel housing seals leaking

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease. Also slightly corrded in places

offside front bump stop insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 162,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test so rear seat belts not checked

Oil leak

both front swivel housing seals leaking

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease. Also slightly corrded in places

offside front bump stop insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 145,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 129,765 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

drivers wiper blade torn

play in front hub bearings

play in rear inner roll bar bushes

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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P701 RFS is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P701 RFS, 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 P701 RFS registered?

P701 RFS is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P701 RFS safe to buy?

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