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R78 XBT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,658 mi
Last recorded185,658 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 185,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 183,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 177,870 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 174,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 174,814 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 168,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 159,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 151,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s tyre tread close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s rear tyre.

spare tyre damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,327 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 139,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

light corrosion to chassis and floorpan

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 126,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,918 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,477 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 109,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,000 miles

parking brake travel

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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R78 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R78 XBT, 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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What year was R78 XBT registered?

R78 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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