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R808 OWT

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 OWT
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 180,354 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 180,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,654 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 117,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 170,650 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 162,521 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 162,521 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 148,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 148,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 141,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 136,262 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 136,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 132,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 125,479 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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R808 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R808 OWT, 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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R808 OWT is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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