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R458 GCL

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,168 mi
Last recorded212,168 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 GCL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 212,168 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 212,160 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 209,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 208,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 205,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 205,242 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 198,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 189,796 miles

Engine oil on min mark

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 189,796 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil on min mark

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 183,959 miles

Spare wheel in carrier loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 183,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel in carrier loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 178,736 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner and outer edge worn.

Offside front wheel binds slightley.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 171,361 miles

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.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 166,746 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 166,746 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,627 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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R458 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R458 GCL, 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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R458 GCL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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