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R123 REW

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,931 mi
Last recorded155,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 REW
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 155,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 152,831 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 152,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

bad oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 145,725 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 145,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 138,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 130,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 120,920 miles

all brake pipes been greased

all parts of chassi and floor pan flacking and coroding

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

o/s rear tyre wearing low

slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2006 120,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing low

both rear discs scored and surface ruast

both rear tyres perished and cracked

in a lot of places under vehicle coroding and flacking rust

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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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R123 REW is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R123 REW, 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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R123 REW is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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