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R291 ENP

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,117 mi
Last recorded153,117 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 153,117 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 145,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 145,081 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,642 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 125,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and has slight outer sidewall damage

Nearside hand brake cable appears to be seized

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight screen crack offside (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber for parking brake (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and has slight outer sidewall damage

Nearside hand brake cable appears to be seized

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight screen crack offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 110,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 104,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N.S.F tyre outer side wall has cuts

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,025 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,025 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,262 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,262 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,275 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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R291 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R291 ENP, 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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R291 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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