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R574 NUF

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,213 mi
Last recorded157,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 NUF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 157,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Multiple areas (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 157,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Multiple areas (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,667 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

inner sills under body and rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 155,667 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

inner sills under body and rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 155,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 154,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre drive shaft support worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 154,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre drive shaft support worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 141,297 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,649 miles

1 rear seat not fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 128,649 miles

1 rear seat not fitted

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 107,618 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,301 miles

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

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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R574 NUF is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 R574 NUF, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R574 NUF registered?

R574 NUF is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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