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R779 YTF

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,461 mi
Last recorded126,461 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 YTF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 126,461 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn iner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 126,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn iner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 111,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,057 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti slip cover missing from hand brake pedal

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,734 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

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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R779 YTF is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R779 YTF, 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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What year was R779 YTF registered?

R779 YTF is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is R779 YTF safe to buy?

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