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S124 BWP

1998 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

270,302 mi
Last recorded270,302 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 BWP
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 270,302 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 270,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure the holder (1.2.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and both side. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 260,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 260,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody and body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2015 250,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 250,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 228,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 205,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn on edges

rear axle tie bar bush worn

spare wheel carrier broken...wheel secure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 208,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads just legal...advise to replace

front tyres worn on edges

rear axle tie bar bush worn

spare wheel carrier broken...wheel secure

Pass 5 Nov 2012 190,221 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2012 190,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 4 Nov 2011 173,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

propshaft support worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 171,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

prop shaft support worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 150,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shockabsorber covers split

nearside body damage

nearside rear side light not working

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2010 150,296 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shockabsorber covers split

nearside body damage

nearside rear side light not working

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 130,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside body damage

nearside rear side light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2009 129,997 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside body damage

nearside rear side light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,162 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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S124 BWP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S124 BWP, 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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S124 BWP is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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