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ExpiredMileage
176,644 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material . Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK .
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) both sides Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material . Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK .
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) both sides Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) both sides
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY TANK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section near /above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension
Central prop shaft mount spit
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
light not working when drive is selected
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central prop shaft mount spit
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
light not working when drive is selected
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill+outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded =4 (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under vehicle slight surface corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?
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R909 LFM is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 R909 LFM, 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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R909 LFM is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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