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VKZ 2972

2008 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,506 mi
Last recorded102,506 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Patrol61,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 2972
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,043 miles

Central Front covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 98,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected panard rod (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,666 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,845 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VKZ 2972 is a 2008 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VKZ 2972, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKZ 2972 registered?

VKZ 2972 is a 2008 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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