Nissan Patrol MOT pass rate
79.0% of 1,883 Nissan Patrol MOT tests pass.
The Patrol has a pass rate of 79.0%, a little higher than the average across all Nissan models (74.9%).
The Nissan Patrol's pass rate of 79.0% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 78.9% | 1,863 | 127,496 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Nissan Patrol
The most common reason the Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 69.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 69.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 57.8% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 53.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 47.5% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Visibility | 19.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 10.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.4% | Unable to be completed |
| Tyres | 3.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Nissan models
- Nissan Terrano — 64.1% pass rate
- Nissan 200sx — 87.7% pass rate
- Nissan Pickup — 62.7% pass rate
- Nissan Murano — 70.1% pass rate
- Nissan Kubistar — 58.3% pass rate
- Nissan Sunny — 71.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Patrol?
- 79.0% of Nissan Patrol MOT tests pass, based on 1,883 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Nissan Patrol?
- The most common reason the Nissan Patrol fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 69.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Nissan Patrol's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Nissan service history guide for how to check and keep one.