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R244 DBU

1998 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 DBU
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,297 miles

Front axle swivel joints corroded o/s and n/s

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,247 miles

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

Front axle swivel joints corroded o/s and n/s

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,322 miles

All Other Brake Pipes Have Been Greased Unable To Do Full Inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Seats Down Unable To Check SeatBelts

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,189 miles

Oil leak

osr and nsr inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,411 miles

corrosion:- offside rear chassis, metal brake pipes, both rear quadrants, both rear sill ends, both rear inner wheelarches

offside rear tyre perishing

wheelarch covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,556 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,556 miles

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

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

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

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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R244 DBU is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R244 DBU, 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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R244 DBU is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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