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P117 CRN

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,562 mi
Last recorded187,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 CRN
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 187,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 185,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 185,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 167,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise corrosion on underside of vehicle but not in prescribed area

advise slight play in center bearing

advise vehicle has been covered in under seal difficult to inspect

Fail 15 Jun 2016 167,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement short arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise corrosion on underside of vehicle but not in prescribed area

advise slight play in center bearing

advise vehicle has been covered in under seal difficult to inspect

Pass 23 Jun 2015 157,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 157,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 136,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 136,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 106,713 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2009 106,713 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,966 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 90,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,632 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 69,628 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P117 CRN is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P117 CRN, 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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P117 CRN is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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