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R926 XSW

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 XSW
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 107,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 104,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 100,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 100,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,338 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,338 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,025 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,598 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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R926 XSW is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R926 XSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R926 XSW registered?

R926 XSW is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 May 1998.

Is R926 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 XSW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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