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R512 VOD

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 VOD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s and o/s outer sills repaired and corroded

rear axle and suspension rusty

slight leake in rear exhaust joint

under side corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s and o/s outer sills repaired

rear axle and suspension very rusty

rear shocks weake

slight judder in steering operation

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,358 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 135,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 133,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 131,342 miles

eml/on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,625 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,715 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipe on brake weight compensator

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,946 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,983 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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R512 VOD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R512 VOD, 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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R512 VOD is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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