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R128 JBA

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 JBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,683 miles

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

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

offside front door hinge worn

offside front drop link worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,889 miles

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

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

front pads look low advise strip & check

slight bind on both front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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R128 JBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R128 JBA, 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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What year was R128 JBA registered?

R128 JBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R128 JBA safe to buy?

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