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358 VPJ

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration358 VPJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,505 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 93,740 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2007 71,764 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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358 VPJ is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 129,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 358 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 358 VPJ registered?

358 VPJ is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 358 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 358 VPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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