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R344 RMW

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,258 mi
Last recorded171,258 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 RMW
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 171,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,493 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sills have been welded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 170,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated both (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 169,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 168,492 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 150,952 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil

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

intermittent fault with speedo lights

travel on parking brake

Fail 23 Oct 2019 150,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil

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

intermittent fault with speedo lights

travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,434 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Oct 2018 144,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,471 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Diff leak oil

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,702 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Nearside rack gaiter twisted

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,243 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,257 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R344 RMW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R344 RMW, 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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R344 RMW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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