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P645 EAB

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,121 mi
Last recorded206,121 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 EAB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 206,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 203,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 14 Nov 2018 195,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 14 Nov 2018 195,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear general corrosion on suspension components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 192,877 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 191,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight bind

Rear fog lamp partially covered by wiper

Rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive at this time

general all round corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2016 191,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slight bind

Rear fog lamp partially covered by wiper

Rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Fail 27 May 2015 189,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear diff link bar bushes have slight play

slight play in both front lower arm inner front bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar inner bushes and droplinks

Pass 27 May 2015 189,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff link bar bushes have slight play

slight play in both front lower arm inner front bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar inner bushes and droplinks

Pass 30 May 2014 185,969 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 185,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 179,160 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 179,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 169,876 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE PROVIDE POOR WIPING ACTION - JUDDERING

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 5 Mar 2012 169,784 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE PROVIDE POOR WIPING ACTION - JUDDERING

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 19 Jun 2009 159,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

park brake efficientcy as per original test

Fail 12 Jun 2009 159,820 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 150,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 129,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 115,066 miles

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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P645 EAB is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P645 EAB, 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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P645 EAB is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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