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W281 YFC

2000 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,478 mi
Last recorded97,478 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Patrol99,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 YFC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 97,478 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front swivel housings leaking oil,no contamination of discs apparent

suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 97,379 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,524 miles

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

oil leaking from near side front hub seal

Fail 18 Dec 2009 84,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leaking from near side front hub seal

Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,832 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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W281 YFC is a 2000 Nissan Patrol in Green 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 W281 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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W281 YFC is a 2000 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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