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R141 WFJ

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 WFJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018

Central Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner sill corroded but not within a 30cm prescribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,869 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear worn/low on insides

nearside centre and offside centre seat belts not fully checked due to child safety seats being fitted at time of inspection

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2012 82,869 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake pads appear worn/low on insides

nearside centre and offside centre seat belts not fully checked due to child safety seats being fitted at time of inspection

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 114,072 miles

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

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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R141 WFJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 R141 WFJ, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R141 WFJ is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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