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R35 BKR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

321,083 mi
Last recorded321,083 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BKR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 321,083 miles

prop shaft mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2012 321,083 miles

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

prop shaft mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 290,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 290,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 253,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 251,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 212,239 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 212,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play os steering

Pass 13 Dec 2010 168,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,015 miles

Light fuel smoke at exhaust.

Nearside front suspension lower swivel gaiter is split.

Nearside front tyre is worn at outer edge.

Registration plates are not standard but can't be miss read.

Slight bind at front wheels.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,555 miles

Slight play at nearside front anti roll bar link top joint.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,796 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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R35 BKR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R35 BKR, 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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R35 BKR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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