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R650 ENF

1998 Nissan El Grand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan El Grand99,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 ENF
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 178,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 174,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 174,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 167,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 167,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2011 159,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 152,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 152,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,639 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 148,639 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 147,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 141,532 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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R650 ENF is a 1998 Nissan El Grand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R650 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R650 ENF is a 1998 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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