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R883 OEB

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,198 mi
Last recorded189,198 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 OEB
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 189,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 189,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

propshaft bearing worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 177,469 miles

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

propshaft centre mounting weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 163,824 miles

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

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

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 148,243 miles

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

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

centre propshaft mounting splitting

Pass 4 Nov 2011 148,243 miles

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

centre propshaft mounting splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2010 136,669 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 136,352 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 121,658 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 121,658 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)

plastic sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,038 miles

Evidence of Oil leak on Undertray.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Sill Covers/Bodykit 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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R883 OEB is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R883 OEB, 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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R883 OEB is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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