MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
under body corrosion
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake Pedal Spongy
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear fog lamp lens damaged
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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P597 HRM is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P597 HRM, 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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P597 HRM is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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