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R652 ENP

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

272,220 mi
Last recorded272,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 272,220 miles

nearside body damage

Pass 26 Sep 2023 254,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 242,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 234,463 miles

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 226,271 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 210,939 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 210,603 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 198,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 195,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 195,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 186,474 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 186,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened h/brake cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 181,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 172,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 172,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 163,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 155,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 147,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 147,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 140,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 130,417 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside front tyre on limit.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 124,167 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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R652 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ENP, 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 ENP is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R652 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 ENP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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