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P348 SWC

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,121 mi
Last recorded197,121 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 SWC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 197,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 192,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 185,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 185,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 179,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 179,926 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 171,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 171,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,557 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 168,557 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside components undersealed.

Pass 11 May 2018 161,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar joining to axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 161,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar joining to axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 160,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 159,905 miles

centre prop mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 158,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 152,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 145,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 138,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 129,932 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 129,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 128,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 128,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P348 SWC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P348 SWC, 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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P348 SWC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P348 SWC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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