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R307 VOD

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,292 mi
Last recorded199,292 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 VOD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 199,292 miles

both front outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 199,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 188,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 174,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 174,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 161,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 149,032 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 149,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 140,951 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Feb 2013 140,941 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Feb 2012 131,791 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 131,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 121,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,016 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 105,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,970 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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R307 VOD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R307 VOD, 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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R307 VOD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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