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R293 DKY

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 DKY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 164,601 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 164,601 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both front bulbs changed (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 143,712 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,919 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 122,919 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,530 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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R293 DKY is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R293 DKY, 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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R293 DKY is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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