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P690 SVX

1997 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

210,789 mi
Last recorded210,789 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan El Grand142,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 SVX
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 210,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 205,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 203,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 203,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 198,998 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 198,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 195,323 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 195,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 192,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 191,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 191,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 191,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 180,120 miles

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

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

slight wear in o/s steering rack but not excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2012 179,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 176,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 176,661 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 170,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 170,115 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,555 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 139,666 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 139,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 124,559 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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P690 SVX is a 1997 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 142,290 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 El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P690 SVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P690 SVX registered?

P690 SVX is a 1997 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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