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P891 YGN

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,944 mi
Last recorded183,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 YGN
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 183,944 miles

Central prop support bearing deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 183,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central prop support bearing deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 173,392 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 162,502 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2015 162,502 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint os and ns front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill along length (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2014 153,763 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside wiper torn on ends

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Dec 2014 153,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside wiper torn on ends

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 143,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2013 143,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 135,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,092 miles

parking brake weak

both steering rack gaiters outer clips missing

slight movement in front suspension bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both steering rack gaiters outer clips missing

slight movement in front suspension bushes

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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P891 YGN is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P891 YGN, 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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P891 YGN is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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