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R59 MFM

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,026 mi
Last recorded121,026 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 MFM
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,109 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 153,777 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 153,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R59 MFM is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R59 MFM, 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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R59 MFM is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R59 MFM safe to buy?

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