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R191 GCL

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,885 mi
Last recorded171,885 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 171,885 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 165,457 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 165,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 160,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 156,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2015 152,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 148,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 144,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 139,847 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 139,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 129,292 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front pads approx 75% worn

nearside side repeater inop, not required for mot

Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,292 miles

front pads approx 75% worn

nearside side repeater inop, not required for mot

Pass 25 Oct 2010 121,495 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 121,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,512 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 110,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 99,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 99,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,089 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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R191 GCL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R191 GCL, 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 R191 GCL registered?

R191 GCL is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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