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R488 ENP

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,670 mi
Last recorded197,670 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 197,670 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 195,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 190,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 190,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilizer bar outer bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ wheel arch and suspension support corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet catch sticky

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Near side and off side quater pannel corroded

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis badly corroded by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No front fog light tail tail

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch signs of corrosion

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but out of 30cm range

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks unable to fully inspect due to shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake could have less travel

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

Rear Diff corroding

Stone chip windscreen

Underside of vehicle generally corroding

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 175,640 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 175,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 175,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded

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

both inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 173,723 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch

Pass 10 Jun 2019 170,804 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low and discs rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,546 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2017 157,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2016 151,647 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2015 149,431 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 22 May 2014 147,224 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low

slight bind on offside front brakes

Pass 23 May 2013 145,233 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 145,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 124,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 142,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 May 2011 138,494 miles

front and rear tyres getting low

nearside rack gaitor deteriated

Pass 11 May 2010 134,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,260 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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R488 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R488 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 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R488 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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