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R865 CLS

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 CLS
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (1.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has play in inner joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012
Fail 18 Oct 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,692 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,126 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,126 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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R865 CLS is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R865 CLS, 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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R865 CLS is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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