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R950 HBA

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 HBA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 112,819 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded/ underseal

Fail 8 Sep 2026 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded/ underseal

Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,670 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 111,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 106,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,482 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 12 Sep 2022 98,482 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,486 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 97,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill corroded and filled with builders foam (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear 1/4 panels corroded and fill with expanding foam

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,035 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 93,763 miles

alternator belt requires adjustment

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,754 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt requires adjustment

Pass 4 May 2016 93,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,932 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,975 miles

both rear anti roll mounting d bushes have slight play

front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2013 85,692 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 85,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,431 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,781 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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R950 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R950 HBA, 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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R950 HBA is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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