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A14 KTK

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,298 mi
Last recorded138,298 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KTK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,298 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 138,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 136,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 120,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 3x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,135 miles

Advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

advise full brake check

advise possible coolant leak

advise rear brake pipes badly rusted,advise replace brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2015 110,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

advise full brake check

advise possible coolant leak

advise rear brake pipes badly rusted,advise replace brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

two front wipers worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 100,814 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,814 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 1,670 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,799 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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A14 KTK is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 KTK, 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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A14 KTK is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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