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N2 AWL

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

247,707 mi
Last recorded247,707 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 AWL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 247,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 235,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 225,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 209,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 195,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 195,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 183,476 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 162,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 162,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 148,579 miles

windscreen is cracked but not in line of view.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 148,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen is cracked but not in line of view.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 114,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front track rod has slight play.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 102,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front track rod has slight play.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,610 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,854 miles

front discs poor condition

nearside front tyre poor condition on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 19 Nov 2007 66,250 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front corroded not within prescribed area

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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N2 AWL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N2 AWL, 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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N2 AWL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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