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P76 RNF

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,149 mi
Last recorded135,149 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 RNF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 135,149 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod off rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 153,125 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush small tie bar on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All rear seat belts missing rear set up as bed

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underbody including pipes and components undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,798 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Strong advise both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Strong advise Rear tie bar has play in bush

Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,854 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 135,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,336 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 125,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 117,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,157 miles

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

front discs worn slightly

os rack inner tie rod joint hs play

Fail 19 Jul 2011 105,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs worn slightly

os rack inner tie rod joint hs play

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,208 miles

wear on in/outer edges of front tyres,advise tracking check.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,701 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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P76 RNF is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P76 RNF, 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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P76 RNF is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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