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R488 YJU

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has a crack outside of swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has a crack outside of swept area

Pass 6 May 2015 68,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,579 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)

metal particle in near side rear tyre

tracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,430 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,430 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,671 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 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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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What year was R488 YJU registered?

R488 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R488 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 YJU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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