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S226 KGX

1999 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,263 mi
Last recorded210,263 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Elgrand127,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 KGX
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 210,263 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 193,365 miles

Nearside Mid sill corroded not affecting structure

Nearside Rear Axle panhard rod bush deteriorated but meets requirements

Fail 25 Oct 2016 193,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust flexi failure/leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Will only illuminate with indicator operation (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end boot detached (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill at axle mounting point holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Chronic bind (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Will only illuminate with indicator operation (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Mid sill corroded not affecting structure

Nearside Rear Axle panhard rod bush deteriorated but meets requirements

Pass 16 Oct 2015 176,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 152,810 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,871 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 130,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 119,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,161 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,581 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,459 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,216 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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S226 KGX is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S226 KGX, 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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What year was S226 KGX registered?

S226 KGX is a 1999 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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