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R922 LFM

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 LFM
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,720 miles

Engine fault warning light on and engine misfiring

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,601 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear drums slightly warped not excessive

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear drums slightly warped not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

propshaft bush deter.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,555 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

child seats incorrectly fitted

offside front brake slightly binding

parking brake anti-slip missing

Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

child seats incorrectly fitted

offside front brake slightly binding

parking brake anti-slip missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,810 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake inbalance 39%

Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake inbalance 39%

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2009 61,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,159 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,159 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,029 miles

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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R922 LFM is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R922 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 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 R922 LFM registered?

R922 LFM is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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