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P638 KBC

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 KBC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,159cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear axle suspension arm bush in poor condition

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,243 miles

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

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

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

Some areas of front-to-rear brake pipe/s & transverse rear brake pipe/s corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2014 99,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,836 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,793 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 91,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,738 miles

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)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,551 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,213 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,192 miles

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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P638 KBC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,159cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P638 KBC, 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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P638 KBC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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