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R366 KAR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,678 mi
Last recorded219,678 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 KAR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 219,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 205,829 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 194,027 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 181,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 163,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 135,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 133,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,556 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 100,556 miles

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

near side front panel slight damged

near side front sill slight damged

off side front steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2008 100,270 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 100,257 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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R366 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R366 KAR, 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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R366 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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