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R259 GCL

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 124,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to vehicle body and underside

Pass 23 Jul 2025 123,579 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 123,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,251 miles

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

general corrsion to underbody

main beam tell tail on with nip beam

Fail 8 Aug 2024 120,247 miles

Brake valve leaking pipe (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

general corrsion to underbody

main beam tell tail on with nip beam

Fail 2 Jul 2024 120,189 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch by spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

has signs of dryness and body sealer in areas

Pass 13 Jul 2023 117,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak rear heater pipe leaking

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak rear heater pipe leaking

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 116,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal rubber missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 115,166 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 115,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,055 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

under body surface rust

Fail 27 Oct 2018 100,940 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,471 miles

slight rusting undrerside but generally sound

Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

pipes to rear heater rusted

slight rusting undrerside but generally sound

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,005 miles

Slight scratches to various body panels and alloys Surface corrosion to exhaust system Heavy surface corrosion to various suspension components Slight corrosion to floor pans and sills Slight oil leaks

Fail 8 Jul 2011 68,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Slight scratches to various body panels and alloys Surface corrosion to exhaust system Heavy surface corrosion to various suspension components Slight corrosion to floor pans and sills Slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn very low

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres worn on edges to limits

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

park brake pedal anti slip missing

play to o/s/f anti roll bar link

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,003 miles

front brake pads worn very low

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres worn on edges to limits

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

park brake pedal anti slip missing

play to o/s/f anti roll bar link

poor damping action from rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,919 miles

minor dents to various panels , front brake discs corroded , slight corrosion to brake pipes , front brake pads unevenly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2008 51,860 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight smear from front wipers/ Slight fraying to both front seatbelts/ Oil leak/ Off side steering rack wet with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2008 51,860 miles

Slight smear from front wipers/ Slight fraying to both front seatbelts/ Oil leak/ Off side steering rack wet with oil

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,619 miles

spare wheel insecure in holder

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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R259 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 R259 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R259 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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