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R652 BBK

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,707 mi
Last recorded218,707 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 BBK
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 218,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both sides rear rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 203,777 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 203,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 184,491 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 178,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion on inner & outer sills & chassis

exhaust in poor condition

front wheels binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, but not within a prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2013 178,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion on inner & outer sills & chassis

exhaust in poor condition

front wheels binding slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 164,803 miles

1 of 5 high level brake light bulbs inop

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre strating to show cracks

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Mar 2011 152,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 152,340 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 144,223 miles

slight play at rear drop links

Pass 2 May 2009 135,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 125,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 125,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 125,590 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 125,589 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine management light staying on

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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R652 BBK is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R652 BBK, 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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R652 BBK is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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