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N70 TEX

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 TEX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 90,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 78,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,693 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,037 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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N70 TEX is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 N70 TEX, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N70 TEX registered?

N70 TEX is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is N70 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 TEX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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