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R484 YJU

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside weak in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak metal cooling pipes ()

Engine warning light flashing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensater to flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,893 miles

Coolant leak offside water pipe ()

Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears marked with yellow (load valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak offside water pipe ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

metal brake pipes at compensator valve showing corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,858 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exposed sections of metal brake pipes at compensator valve showing corrosion

n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,584 miles

coolant hoses to rear showing corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2021 76,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant hoses to rear showing corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,549 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,332 miles

Nearside rear handbrake low on performance low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear panhard arm outer bush becoming unbonded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

bush on n/s of rear axle panhard rod becoming unbonded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,618 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both wheels bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 63,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

coolent pipes corroded

slight play on both front wheel bearings

slight play on o/s front steering rack arm

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,891 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,052 miles

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,052 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,294 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 45,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,069 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,218 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front windscreen wiper splitting

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear seat not fitted (not checked)

not checked nearside rear seat belt

Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,218 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front windscreen wiper splitting

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear seat not fitted (not checked)

not checked nearside rear seat belt

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,452 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,985 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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R484 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R484 YJU, 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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R484 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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