MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
osf swivle joint leaking when raised and no load on component
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?
Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P73 HWF is a 1997 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P73 HWF, 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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P73 HWF is a 1997 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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