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P391 JRB

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 JRB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 148,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 145,889 miles

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

brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect

Fail 21 Aug 2013 145,887 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 138,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 121,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,736 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 92,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,228 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,356 miles

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

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

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

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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P391 JRB is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P391 JRB, 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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P391 JRB is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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