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R214 FVF

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 FVF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 144,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,346 miles

Chassis Corroded

Front Body not fully secure both body mounts excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various excessive corrosion - all outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 143,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting point/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Body not fully secure both body mounts excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various excessive corrosion - all outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,958 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION - ALL OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 15 Feb 2019 141,958 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside - chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside - chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION - ALL OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,477 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 140,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,368 miles

Front and rear body mounts and various underside corrosion - all outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear body mounts and various underside corrosion - all outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,960 miles

Offside front swivel joint/housing, oil seal leaking

Underside corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,960 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panhard rod mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front swivel joint/housing, oil seal leaking

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 134,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,681 miles

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 132,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 125,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 125,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 122,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

cut in n/r/s tyre outter side wall.

o/a/r brake pipe started to corrode.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 122,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

cut in n/r/s tyre outter side wall.

o/a/r brake pipe started to corrode.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,653 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 117,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,816 miles

slight cracking side walls o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2006 110,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 106,434 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2005 103,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Play in OSF hub swivel pin

Play in OSR anti roll bar link

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2005 103,698 miles

Play in OSF hub swivel pin

Play in OSR anti roll bar link

oil leak

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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R214 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R214 FVF, 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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R214 FVF is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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