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R248 FKK

1998 Nissan Patrol

White Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 FKK
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 141,695 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on suspension member and chassis

Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,535 miles

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension members

Pass 11 Dec 2023 130,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,123 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on underneath components

front coil springs corroded

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,559 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,547 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis rails covered in underseal

oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,295 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 106,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,167 miles

All 4 coil springs have corrosion

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,084 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All 4 coil springs have corrosion

Both chassis rails corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2015 94,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

offside front tyre starting to perish inner sidewalls

surface corrosion on chassis/suspension members and brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2015 94,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

offside front tyre starting to perish inner sidewalls

surface corrosion on chassis/suspension members and brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 89,478 miles

corrosion on chassis,suspension members,brake lines,exhaustfront and rear coil springs

Fail 20 May 2014 89,478 miles

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

corrosion on chassis,suspension members,brake lines,exhaustfront and rear coil springs

Pass 20 May 2013 86,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exh,springs, suspension componets,body,chassis

damage on bodywork

recomend 4 wheel alignment

timing belt ?

Pass 8 May 2012 82,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs and exhaust corroding

damage too body work

recomend 4 wheel alignment

recomend timing belt

Pass 19 May 2011 78,266 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 78,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 73,474 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 73,474 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 70,472 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing,chips in screen,surface corrosion on chassis osf wiper detoriated,exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

osf wiper torn but still clears screen

rear pads look low

surface corrosion to chassis & underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 61,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,876 miles

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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R248 FKK is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in White with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R248 FKK, 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 R248 FKK registered?

R248 FKK is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R248 FKK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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