MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ends after plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills on both sides front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
outer sills covered by body kit
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and outers covered (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILLS TO BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
inner propshaft damper breaking up
n.s.r handbrake cable outer casing breaking up
signs of powersteering fluid around the rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
inner propshaft damper breaking up. n/s/f tyre on limit.
o/s/f side light not working ( 1of2). signs of fluid power steering rack.n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing breaking up.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
advise centre prop carrier worn
advise o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge
advise slight play n/s/r droplink
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
advise centre prop carrier worn
advise o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge
advise slight play n/s/r droplink
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R165 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R165 XBT, 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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R165 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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