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P111 NUN

1998 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

182,509 mi
Last recorded182,509 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan El Grand99,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 NUN
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 182,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

drivers door hinge in poor condition.

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside & nearside inner & outer sills , & floor pan corroded.

rear cross axle brake pipes have surface corrosion.

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Nov 2018 182,507 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

driver door hinge worn.

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn .

offside inner sill area holed by corrosion. floor pan & chassis corroded.

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 160,123 miles

low reading off side rear brake

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

washer poor

wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2017 160,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

low reading off side rear brake

slight play near side rear anti roll bar link

washer poor

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,381 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 138,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both nearside tyres have a tear/cut on the outer side wall but does not expose any ply or cords

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Heavy wear to n/s/f tyre edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s parking efficiency low

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear axle stabilizer bush badly worn

Signs of coolant leak

Splits to sidewalls of both n/s tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 106,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,564 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bit of damage to os/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

bit of damage to os/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,461 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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P111 NUN is a 1998 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,891 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P111 NUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P111 NUN is a 1998 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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