MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Centre Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.
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R908 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R908 HBA, 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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R908 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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