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R672 VOD

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Green Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,453 mi
Last recorded187,453 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 VOD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 187,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 171,053 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 171,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 160,790 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion n/s & o/s sill to floor panels

Fail 28 Feb 2017 160,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant pipe underside corroded and leaking

corrosion n/s & o/s sill to floor panels

Pass 24 Feb 2016 143,790 miles

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

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

coolant pipes under floor corroded

slight corrosion n/s & o/s sill to floor panels

Fail 16 Feb 2016 143,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear limit valve to o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working on constantly (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front on limit outer edge

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

coolant pipes under floor corroded

slight corrosion n/s & o/s sill to floor panels

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,318 miles

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

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

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

metal water pipes under floor corroded

near side rear inner sill panel corroded

off side outer sill panel damaged

off side rear inner sill panel corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

metal water pipes under floor corroded

near side rear inner sill panel corroded

off side outer sill panel damaged

off side rear inner sill panel corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,216 miles

off side outer sill panel damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,216 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

off side outer sill panel damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 126,891 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

near side fronr tyre low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate border small

Fail 7 Feb 2012 123,029 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate border small

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,111 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 119,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 114,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,126 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,425 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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R672 VOD is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Green with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R672 VOD, 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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R672 VOD is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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