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R280 KUM

1998 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Patrol107,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 KUM
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,376 miles

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front suspension swivel ball corroded

nearside rear light damaged - reversing light

offside front suspension swivel ball corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

engine oil leak - sump leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

nearside front suspension swivel ball corroded

offside front suspension swivel ball corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2007 101,209 miles

exhaust emissions pass but seems smokey

Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,749 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 91,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 91,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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R280 KUM is a 1998 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R280 KUM, 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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R280 KUM is a 1998 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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