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R185 RKH

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 RKH
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,461 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 108,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 101,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak

small splits in n/s/front outer part of tyre tread please keep checked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,099 miles

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

small splits in n/s/front outer part of tyre tread please keep checked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer 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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front steering balls rusty but not leaking

front steering damper slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Sep 2006 79,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front steering balls rusty but not leaking

front steering damper slightly reduced damping effect

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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R185 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R185 RKH, 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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R185 RKH is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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