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R263 AKR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 AKR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes no tested

Pass 22 Apr 2016 192,366 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres old

belts loose

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2016 192,366 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres old

belts loose

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015
Pass 3 Oct 2013

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all four anti roll bar links have play in a ball joint

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever foot pedal rubber missing

third row seats in stored position

Pass 5 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010

o/s/f anti roll drop link has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 149,105 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2009 149,104 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 140,885 miles

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake foot pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 130,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 124,113 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R263 AKR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R263 AKR, 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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R263 AKR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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