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P581 PLY

1997 Nissan El Grand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,570 mi
Last recorded188,570 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan El Grand142,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 PLY
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 188,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 185,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 180,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 177,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 174,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 165,853 miles

Oil leak

play in both rear link bars and anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Jul 2014 165,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

play in both rear link bars and anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2013 154,045 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 154,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 137,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,596 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 120,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,569 miles

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2008 14,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 137,357 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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P581 PLY is a 1997 Nissan El Grand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 142,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 PLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 PLY registered?

P581 PLY is a 1997 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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