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S232 UKR

1998 Nissan Elgrand

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,571 mi
Last recorded230,571 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Elgrand126,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 UKR
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 230,571 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 227,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 227,942 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 223,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 223,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 210,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 210,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 200,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 200,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 191,044 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 191,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 181,372 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre wear on side wall

Offside Rear tyre damage to side wall

prop shaft doughnut slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 181,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush slight wear

Nearside Rear tyre wear on side wall

Offside Rear tyre damage to side wall

prop shaft doughnut slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 169,020 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

diff leak

steering heavy

Fail 21 May 2015 169,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

diff leak

steering heavy

Pass 17 Jun 2014 160,007 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre condition

rack area damp

Pass 13 Jun 2013 152,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 152,451 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 148,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,825 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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S232 UKR is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S232 UKR, 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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S232 UKR is a 1998 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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