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P326 FTT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,620 mi
Last recorded196,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 FTT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 196,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 192,795 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn and craked

Fail 4 Feb 2021 192,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn and craked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 185,436 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 185,430 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,381 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Rear Body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 163,577 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer wings

Fail 20 Jan 2018 163,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer wings

Pass 13 Jan 2017 157,776 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns+os (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns+os (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns front caliper slider dust cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 157,776 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns+os inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns+os (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns+os (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns front caliper slider dust cover missing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 152,350 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff leaking

o/s inner rack joint slight play

propshaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 138,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns+os rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 125,572 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 122,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 115,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 106,824 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise check front brake pad condition,suspect getting low

o/s/r+n/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,614 miles

front exhaust blow

Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,833 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 95,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 79,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,151 miles

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

Offside 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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P326 FTT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P326 FTT, 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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P326 FTT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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