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OJZ 1921

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,045 mi
Last recorded171,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 1921
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 171,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 161,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 148,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 148,711 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,060 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,192 miles

battery insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,805 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 159,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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OJZ 1921 is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJZ 1921, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJZ 1921 registered?

OJZ 1921 is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is OJZ 1921 safe to buy?

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