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R305 BLC

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Cream Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 BLC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 140,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 133,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,762 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,534 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,220 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 100,698 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 94,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,156 miles

general corrosion forming underside of vehicle

nearside centre inner sill heavy corrosion forming.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general corrosion forming underside of vehicle

nearside centre inner sill heavy corrosion forming.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,274 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 70,181 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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R305 BLC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Cream with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R305 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 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R305 BLC registered?

R305 BLC is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R305 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 BLC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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