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S163 OTR

1999 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,055 mi
Last recorded193,055 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 193,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 188,688 miles

body has corrosion out side of perscribed areas, not reducing the structural integrity of the vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2023 188,688 miles

body has corrosion out side of perscribed areas, not reducing the structural integrity of the vehicle

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hardbreak travel

temporary fuel cap

Pass 19 Mar 2019 178,730 miles

rear rear seats not presented

Fail 13 Mar 2019 178,716 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake seized

rear rear seats not presented

Pass 22 Mar 2018 175,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on inner sills

rear rear seats not presented at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 175,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on inner sills

rear rear seats not presented at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2017 171,820 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 165,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 165,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,340 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Mar 2015 161,340 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 149,221 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 149,195 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 143,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 137,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 128,996 miles

rear most seats not vfitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 128,992 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear most seats not vfitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,613 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 114,985 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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S163 OTR is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S163 OTR, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S163 OTR is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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