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J40 RDW

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RDW
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 66,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,261 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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J40 RDW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J40 RDW, 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 J40 RDW registered?

J40 RDW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is J40 RDW safe to buy?

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