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R142 OHG

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,711 mi
Last recorded158,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 OHG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 158,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 156,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 153,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 149,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 118,240 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,643 miles

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

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

parkbrake has no rubber pedal rubber

Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

parkbrake has no rubber pedal rubber

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,815 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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R142 OHG 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 81.8%.

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 R142 OHG, 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 R142 OHG registered?

R142 OHG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R142 OHG safe to buy?

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