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USC 196Y

1983 Nissan Patrol

Maroon Diesel 2826cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1983 Nissan Patrol71,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSC 196Y
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,826cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 38,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pipe repaired but very slight blow

Fail 20 Mar 2006 68,818 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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USC 196Y is a 1983 Nissan Patrol in Maroon with a 2,826cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 71,085 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 USC 196Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Patrol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was USC 196Y registered?

USC 196Y is a 1983 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is USC 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for USC 196Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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