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R464 MDE

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Grey Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,553 mi
Last recorded191,553 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 MDE
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 191,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre nial in tread

Nearside Rear axle tie bar bush worn

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

outer sills and arches rusting

rear chassis rusting

rear steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2015 180,902 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

middle steel brake pipe rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2015 180,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

middle inner sill rusted

middle steel brake pipe rusting

Pass 18 Mar 2014 171,250 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 171,070 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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R464 MDE is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Grey with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R464 MDE, 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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What year was R464 MDE registered?

R464 MDE is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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