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W256 YFC

2000 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Patrol99,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,074 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,229 miles

Brake pipes at o/s front junction box corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear floor area corroded.

n/s & o/s inner sill very corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,339 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked but still readable from 20 meters

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded and other brake pipes unable to inspect 100% as coated in underseal

slight corrosion inside of rear brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2008 68,315 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked but still readable from 20 meters

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded and other brake pipes unable to inspect 100% as coated in underseal

slight corrosion inside of rear brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,843 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 58,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,369 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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W256 YFC is a 2000 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 99,486 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 W256 YFC, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W256 YFC is a 2000 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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