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R421 ENP

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Gold Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,787 mi
Last recorded127,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 127,787 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 126,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad may be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad may be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

plastic panels fitted to front and rear inner arches preventing proper inspection, under trays also fitted

underside plated ad undersealed, some corrosion present

Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad may be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad may be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

plastic panels fitted to front and rear inner arches preventing proper inspection, under trays also fitted

underside plated ad undersealed, some corrosion present

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

inner arches have plastic guards fitted

under side has been plated and undersealed' some corrosion present on underside

under side has plastic trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 124,283 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 1 May 2019 124,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to n/s rear inner sill

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,073 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,588 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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R421 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Gold with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R421 ENP, 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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R421 ENP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R421 ENP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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