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RS52 MAY

2008 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Patrol61,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 MAY
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,916 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 92,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,100 miles

Slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,512 miles

very slight play in near side rear drop link

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 30,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,899 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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RS52 MAY is a 2008 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 61,757 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 RS52 MAY, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Patrol is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RS52 MAY registered?

RS52 MAY is a 2008 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RS52 MAY safe to buy?

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