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R201 EUY

1998 Nissan Patrol

Red Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 EUY
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 149,161 miles

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

nearside front swivel ball leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2013 149,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front swivel ball leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2012 143,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 137,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 128,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 128,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 120,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,469 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 104,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,047 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 97,047 miles

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

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

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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R201 EUY is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Red with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R201 EUY, 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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What year was R201 EUY registered?

R201 EUY is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R201 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 EUY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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