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N15 MPV

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Lpg 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,328 mi
Last recorded178,328 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 MPV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 178,328 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 178,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SEAL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SEAL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SEAL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 178,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 169,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 160,742 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 160,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 150,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 143,027 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 143,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Aug 2010 139,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 133,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades starting to split

offside front tyre getting low & worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper blades starting to split

offside front tyre getting low & worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 122,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 115,526 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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N15 MPV is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N15 MPV, 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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N15 MPV is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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