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R258 AAK

1996 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,476 mi
Last recorded202,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Elgrand133,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 AAK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 202,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 194,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 184,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 176,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 171,424 miles

Offside Front brake caliper slight moisture

Pass 1 Feb 2021 169,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 168,994 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 168,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 164,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 161,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 161,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 155,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 152,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 152,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 138,195 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 138,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 130,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 120,241 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 111,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,764 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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R258 AAK is a 1996 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 133,175 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 R258 AAK, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 AAK registered?

R258 AAK is a 1996 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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