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P705 OVV

1997 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 OVV
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,989 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)

both front swivel joint seals damp

Fail 7 Apr 2009 112,989 miles

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

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)

both front swivel joint seals damp

Pass 21 Jul 2007 109,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 109,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Both front hub seals leaking....

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 104,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 104,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 95,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 95,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P705 OVV is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P705 OVV, 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 P705 OVV registered?

P705 OVV is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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