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R165 XBT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,590 mi
Last recorded166,590 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 166,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 166,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 166,483 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 166,483 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,502 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 166,502 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 155,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,795 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 136,781 miles

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.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 125,169 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,031 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 120,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 116,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,150 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 78,150 miles

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?

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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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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