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R280 BLC

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

262,324 mi
Last recorded262,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 BLC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 262,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush, near the rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Back of wheel, inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Back of wheel, inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both sills corroded

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

Coolant leak Front to rear coolant pipes corroded ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper reflector damaged

Steering rack has marks of oil

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 425,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 262,323 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the rear across nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 19 Feb 2019 258,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2017 252,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 245,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 234,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 216,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 210,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 194,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 179,476 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 179,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 163,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 140,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

prop shaft intermidate mountin bush slight worn out.

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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R280 BLC is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R280 BLC, 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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R280 BLC is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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