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R871 PHG

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 PHG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,217 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 89,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,344 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,456 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

all tyres cracking in tread but no cords visable

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 79,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,226 miles

park brake anti slip missing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,226 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake anti slip missing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,361 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outside edges

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,361 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing thin on outside edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,252 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,252 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,143 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,011 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 31,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R871 PHG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R871 PHG, 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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R871 PHG is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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