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R943 PEL

1997 Nissan El Grand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan El Grand142,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 PEL
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 157,732 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment both (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 156,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 149,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,475 miles

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

Headlamp Masks Fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 149,472 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,949 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,925 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 142,925 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 141,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 141,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 140,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 140,773 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 137,109 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges and perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 24 May 2012 133,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 133,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,251 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 131,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 128,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 125,210 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 125,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R943 PEL is a 1997 Nissan El Grand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R943 PEL, 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.

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What year was R943 PEL registered?

R943 PEL is a 1997 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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