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R928 KAR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 KAR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,007 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated,but still solid

Rear fog light slightly deteriorated

high level brake light 66% working.

inadequately repair to nearside inner sill just outside prescribed area seat belt anchorage

minor play in offside front wheel bearing

scratch mark on screen ,not to excess at present

slight corrosion in prescribed area ,suspension,nearside rear inner sill

surface corrosion at rear brake pipe

wiper blades judder slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2016 139,830 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated,but still solid

Offside Front drop link joints got play,not to excess at present

Rear drop link joints got play,not to excess at present

Rear fog light slightly deteriorated

high level brake light 60 % working

inadequately repair to nearside inner sill just outside prescribed area seat belt anchorage

minor play in offside front wheel bearing

scratch mark on screen ,not to excess at present

seepage at offside steering rack gaiter near clamp

slight corrosion in prescribed area ,suspension,nearside rear inner sill

slight corrosion in prescribed area suspension,offside rear mounting bracket to sill

surface corrosion at rear brake pipe

wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 128,633 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,532 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 May 2014 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 103,246 miles

emissions too clean to test

n/s/r tyre gouge in outer wall

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2013 103,225 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre has gouge in outer wall

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,877 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,189 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 65,160 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R928 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,195cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R928 KAR, 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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R928 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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