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R963 KAR

1997 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

148,384 mi
Last recorded148,384 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 KAR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 148,384 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 148,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

osf inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 148,374 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front outer sills corroded

osf inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed incomplete exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 134,284 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 134,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,371 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 123,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle ( Nearside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle ( Offside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 113,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle ( Nearside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle ( Offside rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded / holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from T piece to backplate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 103,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded / holed

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from T piece to backplate slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,134 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,631 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,564 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,253 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,400 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,385 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,218 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 23,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,641 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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R963 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R963 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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R963 KAR is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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