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P731 YJO

1997 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,157 mi
Last recorded139,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Patrol106,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 YJO
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 139,157 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,555 miles

all flexi brake pipes starting to perrish

front tyres starting to split

Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all flexi brake pipes starting to perrish

front tyres starting to split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,080 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,980 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,426 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 100,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,367 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front bump stop broken

offside rear brake disc pitting

offside rear brake low effort

Fail 19 Jun 2010 89,367 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front bump stop broken

offside rear brake disc pitting

offside rear brake low effort

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,457 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,397 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 61,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P731 YJO is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P731 YJO, 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 P731 YJO registered?

P731 YJO is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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