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M18 HRD

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 HRD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,118 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 126,108 miles

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill and sill back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,221 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front rear bumper

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in greese (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front bumper damaged

Front rear bumper

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in greese (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroede

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,590 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,274 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,130 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,130 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,018 miles

N/S side reaper lamp missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S side reaper lamp missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,094 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside has damage but not weaken any stracture

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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M18 HRD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M18 HRD, 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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M18 HRD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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