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XPW 8

2008 Nissan Patrol

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

262,720 mi
Last recorded262,720 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Patrol61,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 8
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 262,720 miles

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

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

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

front bump stops not attached and sitting inside springs

n/s/f swivel ball leaking oil but no play

o/s/f swivel ball dust seal has come unatached

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Oct 2025 262,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bump stops not attached and sitting inside springs

n/s/f swivel ball leaking oil but no play

o/s/f swivel ball dust seal has come unatached

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 241,963 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at n/s/f wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight leak from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 12 Oct 2023 219,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 198,552 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 197,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 175,126 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 174,488 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,799 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,102 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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XPW 8 is a 2008 Nissan Patrol in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPW 8, 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 XPW 8 registered?

XPW 8 is a 2008 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is XPW 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPW 8 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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