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R982 PEL

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 PEL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 141,415 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear shock absorbers weaping oil

Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

O/s mirror glass taped in

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

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

Oil around power steering pipes

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion and damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 27 Mar 2013 141,415 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear shock absorbers weaping oil

Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

O/s mirror glass taped in

Oil around power steering pipes

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion and damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 28 Mar 2012 119,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,205 miles

Some uneven wear to rear tyres, where on front

Some wear to front suspension bushes

Slight drag to all brakes, possible brake master cylinder fault

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,183 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly (inner edges)

O/s/f brake binding

O/s/r brake some drag

Some freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Some light corrosion to subframes and components

Some movement in suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R982 PEL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 126,516 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 R982 PEL, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R982 PEL registered?

R982 PEL is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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