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R354 TAC

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

221,195 mi
Last recorded221,195 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 TAC
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 221,195 miles

General condition of under-body is poor with corrosion showing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general condition of the inner and outer sills are poor, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear chassis cracking and corroded above rear exhaust box

offside and nearside front outer sills badly corroded, not within 30cm, but this is only going to travel towards the prescribed area

offside and nearside middle outer sills badly corroded, not within 30cm, but this is only going to travel towards the prescribed area

propshaft centre carrier support rubber failed

Fail 19 Feb 2018 221,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded behind side skirts (2.4.A.3)

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

General condition of under-body is poor with corrosion showing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general condition of the inner and outer sills are poor, offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear chassis cracking and corroded above rear exhaust box

offside and nearside front outer sills badly corroded, not within 30cm, but this is only going to travel towards the prescribed area

offside and nearside middle outer sills badly corroded, not within 30cm, but this is only going to travel towards the prescribed area

propshaft centre carrier support rubber failed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 216,430 miles

Offside Front door pins worn, door dropped and fouling front wing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and outer showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

interior on roof is a bracket which has sharp protrusions

offside and nearside rear axle rebound rubbers split

prop-shaft centre carrier rubber mount worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 216,404 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted or back of light broken? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, next to front fixing for trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light has been modified from a reverse light and painted? paint has worn away and very pink but also white light visible through it (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle support bar (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main big bush starting to wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door pins worn, door dropped and fouling front wing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and outer showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

interior on roof is a bracket which has sharp protrusions

offside and nearside rear axle rebound rubbers split

prop-shaft centre carrier rubber mount worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 210,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 210,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 198,502 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 198,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 186,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 186,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 175,837 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 175,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 168,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 168,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2011 161,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 155,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 155,090 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 154,806 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 145,888 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,445 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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R354 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R354 TAC, 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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R354 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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