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P60 SBC

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,978 mi
Last recorded269,978 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 SBC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 269,978 miles

All welding repairs heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 269,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All welding repairs heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 238,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 238,239 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 228,235 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 228,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Excessive play in propshaft centre mount

Pass 26 Apr 2017 218,660 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 218,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 207,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 206,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 189,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 170,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 151,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 137,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 118,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 111,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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P60 SBC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P60 SBC, 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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P60 SBC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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