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P914 TDX

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,937 mi
Last recorded212,937 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 TDX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 212,937 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure/exhaust rusty

extensive corrossion on floor/chassis areas

management light on intermittent

rear brake judder noticed

several brake pipes showing corrossion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 199,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriated although no movement at this time.

signs of oil leak around o/s steering rack gaiter.

signs of slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 199,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriated although no movement at this time.

signs of oil leak around o/s steering rack gaiter.

signs of slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 184,895 miles

exhaust rusty

general surface corrossion on floor/chassis areas

Fail 12 Jul 2012 184,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

general surface corrossion on floor/chassis areas

Fail 29 Jul 2011 168,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

slight movement in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 168,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

slight movement in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 153,553 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 152,856 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 129,230 miles

parking brake low & will need attention

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,666 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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P914 TDX is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P914 TDX, 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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P914 TDX is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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