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E381 VGF

1987 Nissan Patrol

Bronze Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,249 mi
Last recorded155,249 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Patrol131,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 VGF
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 155,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 154,397 miles

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

corrision to nearside front wing

corrision to underside of car

front number plate cracked

offside outer sill panel corrided

Pass 16 Oct 2007 153,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 153,576 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front brake calipers close to inner wheel rim

front number plate damaged

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 152,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 152,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E381 VGF is a 1987 Nissan Patrol in Bronze with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 131,364 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 E381 VGF, 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 39 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 E381 VGF registered?

E381 VGF is a 1987 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E381 VGF safe to buy?

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