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R942 HBA

1997 Nissan El Grand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan El Grand142,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,996 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing bush badly perished ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing bush badly perished ()

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,407 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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R942 HBA is a 1997 Nissan El Grand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 142,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R942 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R942 HBA registered?

R942 HBA is a 1997 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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