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H6 BSG

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,890 mi
Last recorded143,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 BSG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 143,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED PREVENTING THE EXAMINATION OF THE OUTER SILLS

Fail 16 Jan 2024 125,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,858 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,858 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 116,975 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,146 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,701 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H6 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 H6 BSG, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H6 BSG is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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