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P28 BHG

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,240 mi
Last recorded133,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 BHG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 133,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 131,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 131,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 128,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rust on rear inner seals.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated. ()

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

both rear inner sills rusty

rear floor rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,385 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated. ()

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

both rear inner sills rusty

rear floor rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 119,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

centre propshaft support rubber deteriorated.

rear chassis rails rurty.

rear inner sills rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,831 miles

anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,831 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,154 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 110,454 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,958 miles

spare wheel not seated correctly in carrier, fouling on back box

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,857 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 77,857 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P28 BHG 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 72.7%.

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 P28 BHG, 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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P28 BHG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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