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M33 AKL

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,734 mi
Last recorded176,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AKL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 176,734 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,125 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 137,073 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 133,109 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 133,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,505 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washers not working due to frost

Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,663 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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M33 AKL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M33 AKL, 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 M33 AKL registered?

M33 AKL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is M33 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 AKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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