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R769 YJU

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,882 mi
Last recorded104,882 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides outer and inner sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder too worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn it has excessive play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All suspension and brake components corroded front and rear both sides

Engine under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Door body slight rusted

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under body surface corroded everywhere front to rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,489 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 104,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,653 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2010 71,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,352 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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R769 YJU is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R769 YJU, 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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R769 YJU is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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