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R108 DKE

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 DKE
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

weld repairs coated in sealer

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 91,352 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 91,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 88,782 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded

o/s/f swivel slight leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,754 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,579 miles

Centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Front swivel housings corroded

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Various steel brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,480 miles

Exhaust centre box starting to corrode

Front swivel housings corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,820 miles

Front swivel housings corroded

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

Undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,832 miles

Exhaust downpipe heatshielding broken/loose

Front axle swivel housings corroded

Headlight protectors fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar adjuster linkage ball joint

Undershields fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust downpipe heatshielding broken/loose

Front axle swivel housings corroded

Headlight protectors fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar adjuster linkage ball joint

Surface corosion on chassis and related components

Undershields fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,483 miles

Exhaust downpipe heatshield broken/loose

Front axle swivel housings corroded

Headlight protectors fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface corrosion on chassis and related underbody components

Undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,781 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,321 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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R108 DKE is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 107,542 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 R108 DKE, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R108 DKE is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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