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R912 HBA

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal coming from rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres are different size to front but same across axle

Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal coming from rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres are different size to front but same across axle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,743 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 138,743 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short positive battery cable (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 133,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

panhard rod bush splitting

parking brake has long travel

propshaft centre bearing rubber torn

rear tyres low tread outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

hand brake low effort near side rear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,982 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 116,728 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 116,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,877 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R912 HBA is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R912 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R912 HBA registered?

R912 HBA is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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