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R188 XBT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,375 mi
Last recorded177,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 177,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 177,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple areas heavily covered in protective coating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 173,702 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 21 Aug 2023 172,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 172,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 169,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 147,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 137,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole and slight corrosion but does not affect steering or braking advise repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,439 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)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 133,439 miles

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

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,142 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)

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 127,203 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 120,264 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,990 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 93,334 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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R188 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R188 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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What year was R188 XBT registered?

R188 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R188 XBT safe to buy?

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