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P683 LRX

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,221 mi
Last recorded220,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 LRX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 220,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 209,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 206,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 205,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 199,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 197,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 192,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 184,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 180,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 173,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 165,868 miles

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 159,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 150,299 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 137,514 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 137,483 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 124,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 124,488 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 112,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,741 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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P683 LRX is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P683 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P683 LRX registered?

P683 LRX is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P683 LRX safe to buy?

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